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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Clarksville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clarksville

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clarksville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Clarksville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dock 17 (2231 Madison St) and Old Glory Restaurant & Silo Park (451 Alfred Thun Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Clarksville

Clarksville in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clarksville in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Clarksville

Plane

Although Clarksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 49 miles from Clarksville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clarksville departs from Cedar Rapids and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Clarksville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 43 miles from Clarksville. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clarksville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Clarksville takes 225 miles and will cost you around $51. From West Memphis, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

Although Clarksville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 49 miles from Clarksville. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clarksville departs from Cedar Rapids and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Clarksville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 43 miles from Clarksville. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clarksville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Clarksville takes 225 miles and will cost you around $51. From West Memphis, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Clarksville

BNANashville Intl
PAHPaducah Barkley Regional
OWBOwensboro Daviess County

Airlines serving Clarksville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clarksville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Clarksville TN and Best Western Plus Atrium Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Clarksville, with prices from $64 to $1,453 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Clarksville are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Clarksville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Clarksville

Most booked hotels in Clarksville

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Clarksville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1290 reviews)
$142+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Clarksville, TN
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1473 reviews)
$99+
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Baymont by Wyndham Clarksville
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1303 reviews)
$73+
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Quality Inn Exit 4
2 stars
Good (7.7, 998 reviews)
$93+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Clarksville TN
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1109 reviews)
$68+
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Baymont by Wyndham Clarksville Northeast
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1184 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Clarksville

Renting a car in Clarksville costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Clarksville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clarksville is Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clarksville costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Clarksville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clarksville is Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Clarksville

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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