Watertown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watertown

With a population of 27,023, Watertown is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Watertown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Watertown

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1025 Ruyi Japanese Steak House (1025 Arsenal St) and Red Lobster - Watertown (20831 State Route 3) are great picks.

When to visit Watertown

Watertown in March
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watertown in March
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watertown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Watertown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Watertown

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Watertown (ART), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Tampa and takes around 5h 44m.

Train

The train station in Watertown is called Watertown Bus Terminal - 540 State St, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 167 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Watertown’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Watertown (ART), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Watertown include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Tampa and takes around 5h 44m.

Train

The train station in Watertown is called Watertown Bus Terminal - 540 State St, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 167 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Watertown’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Watertown

Airlines serving Watertown

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

Harbor House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 69 reviews)
$175+
Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 202 reviews)
$176+
Hampton Inn Watertown
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 404 reviews)
$146+
Days Inn by Wyndham Evans Mills/Fort Drum
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 448 reviews)
$58+
Candlewood Suites Watertown-Fort Drum
2 stars
Good (7.9, 86 reviews)
$110+
Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands
2 stars
Good (7.8, 484 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Watertown

Renting a car in Watertown costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Watertown costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Watertown.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watertown (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 Watertown is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.