Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cooperstown travel guide

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With a population of 1,852, Cooperstown is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cooperstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Cooperstown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hawkeye Bar & Grill (60 Lake Street) and Glimmerglass (60 Lake St) are great picks.

When to visit Cooperstown

Cooperstown in February
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cooperstown in February
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cooperstown in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cooperstown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Cooperstown

Plane

Although Cooperstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 57 miles from Cooperstown. New Windsor Stewart is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 143 miles from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Cooperstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Cooperstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 57 miles from Cooperstown. New Windsor Stewart is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Cooperstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 143 miles from Cooperstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Cooperstown’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cooperstown

SWFNew Windsor Stewart
ALBAlbany Intl
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Cooperstown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cooperstown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown and Best Western Cooperstown Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cooperstown, with prices from $132 to $910 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cooperstown are about 145% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cooperstown by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cooperstown

Most booked hotels in Cooperstown

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The Otesaga Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 74 reviews)
$304+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 243 reviews)
$172+
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August Lodge Cooperstown
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 61 reviews)
$148+
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Lake View Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 534 reviews)
$95+
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Lake 'N Pines Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 410 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Cooperstown Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1177 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Cooperstown

Renting a car in Cooperstown costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cooperstown (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.

Renting a car in Cooperstown costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cooperstown (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.

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