Potsdam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Potsdam

With a population of 9,428, Potsdam is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Potsdam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Potsdam

Potsdam in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Potsdam in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Potsdam in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Potsdam, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Potsdam

Plane

Although Potsdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 69 miles from Potsdam. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Potsdam departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

The train station in Potsdam is called Potsdam Potsdam, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Potsdam is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 152 miles from Potsdam. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Albany.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Potsdam 22 Depot St, located 0.4 miles from downtown Potsdam. Potsdam Clarkson University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Potsdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 69 miles from Potsdam. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Potsdam departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

The train station in Potsdam is called Potsdam Potsdam, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Potsdam is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 152 miles from Potsdam. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Albany.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Potsdam 22 Depot St, located 0.4 miles from downtown Potsdam. Potsdam Clarkson University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Potsdam

Airlines serving Potsdam

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,990 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,008 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (809 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,760 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (140 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (315 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,968 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (436 reviews)
Contour
Good (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Potsdam

Most booked hotels in Potsdam

Hampton Inn Potsdam, NY
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 194 reviews)
$176+
The Clarkson Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 501 reviews)
$136+
Scottish Inns Potsdam
2 stars
Good (7.9, 431 reviews)
$71+
Potsdam Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 87 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Potsdam

Renting a car in Potsdam costs $99 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Potsdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Potsdam is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Potsdam costs $99 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Potsdam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Potsdam is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.