Watkins Glen travel guide
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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
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″.
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 55m.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
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Renting a car in Watkins Glen
Renting a car in Watkins Glen costs $96 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Corning-Elmira.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.