Watkins Glen travel guide

Watkins Glen Tourism | Watkins Glen Guide

You're Going to Love Watkins Glen

With a population of 1.859, Watkins Glen is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Watkins Glen to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watkins Glen in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watkins Glen 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 June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Watkins Glen, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Watkins Glen

Plane

Although Watkins Glen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 36 km from Watkins Glen. Greater Rochester Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watkins Glen departs from Nashville and takes around 3h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins Glen is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 300 km from Watkins Glen. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Watkins Glen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 36 km from Watkins Glen. Greater Rochester Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watkins Glen departs from Nashville and takes around 3h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Watkins Glen is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 300 km from Watkins Glen. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Watkins Glen

Lufthansa
Good (4,668 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,007 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,751 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (732 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,577 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Watkins Glen

Most booked hotels in Watkins Glen

Lakeside Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 836 reviews)
$190+
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 812 reviews)
$335+
Burdett House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 13 reviews)
$239+
The Falls Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 266 reviews)
$134+
Budget Inn Watkins Glen
2 stars
Excellent (8, 780 reviews)
$137+
Longhouse Lodge Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 184 reviews)
$140+

Renting a car in Watkins Glen

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watkins Glen (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Watkins Glen (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.