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, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cookeville departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 47m.

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, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Cookeville takes 183 miles and will cost you around $220. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 225 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, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cookeville departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 47m.

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, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Cookeville takes 183 miles and will cost you around $220. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Cookeville

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,567 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,817 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,611 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 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, 553 reviews)
$128+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1112 reviews)
$114+
Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.7, 312 reviews)
$98+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 959 reviews)
$106+
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (7, 711 reviews)
$65+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 497 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Cookeville

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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, 18% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cookeville costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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, 18% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Cookeville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.