Cookeville travel guide

Cookeville Tourism | Cookeville Guide

You're Going to Love Cookeville

With a population of 30,435, Cookeville is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cookeville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cookeville

Cookeville in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cookeville in November
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cookeville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cookeville, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Cookeville

Plane

Although Cookeville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 66 miles from Cookeville. 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 Cookeville departs from Miami and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Cookeville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 178 miles from Cookeville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cookeville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Cookeville takes 290 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

Although Cookeville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 66 miles from Cookeville. 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 Cookeville departs from Miami and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Cookeville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 178 miles from Cookeville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cookeville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Cookeville takes 290 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airlines serving Cookeville

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,290 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,532 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cookeville

Most booked hotels in Cookeville

Candlewood Suites Cookeville
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 552 reviews)
$120+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1108 reviews)
$108+
Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.7, 318 reviews)
$98+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 966 reviews)
$101+
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7, 718 reviews)
$57+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 507 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Nashville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cookeville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cookeville, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Nashville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cookeville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cookeville, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.