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
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″.
How to Get to Potsdam
Plane
Although Potsdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 112 km from Potsdam. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British 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 1.0 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Potsdam is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 245 km 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 0.6 km from downtown Potsdam. Potsdam Clarkson University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Potsdam
Where to stay in popular areas of Potsdam
Most booked hotels in Potsdam
Renting a car in Potsdam
Renting a car in Potsdam costs $80 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Potsdam is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.