With a population of 132,929, Clarksville is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Clarksville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clarksville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Clarksville, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
Although Clarksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 47 miles from Clarksville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clarksville departs from New York and takes around 2h 21m.
Another option to get to Clarksville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 41 miles from Clarksville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clarksville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Clarksville takes 260 miles and will cost you around $38. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 325 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Clarksville Northeast and Best Western Plus Atrium Inn & Suites.
Renting a car in Clarksville costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Clarksville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Clarksville (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 Clarksville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Cube or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.