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.
When to visit Watertown
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″.
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. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 5h 23m.
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 Dollar, among others, in Buffalo.
Bus
Watertown’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Watertown
Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown
Most booked hotels in Watertown
Renting a car in Watertown
Renting a car in Watertown costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 26% 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 (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.