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

Cortland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cortland

With a population of 19,204, Cortland is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cortland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cortland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Carvers Steakhouse (2177 Clute Rd) and The Lookout at Hope Lake (2177 Clute Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Cortland

Cortland in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cortland in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cortland in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cortland, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Cortland

Plane

Although Cortland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 16 miles from Cortland. Greater Rochester Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cortland departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Cortland is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 miles from Cortland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Cortland SUNY Bus, located 0.7 miles from downtown Cortland. Cortland Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Cortland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH), which is located 16 miles from Cortland. Greater Rochester Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cortland departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 13m.

Car

Another option to get to Cortland is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 170 miles from Cortland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Cortland SUNY Bus, located 0.7 miles from downtown Cortland. Cortland Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cortland

ROCRochester Greater Rochester Intl
ITHIthaca Tompkins County
SYRSyracuse Hancock Intl

Airlines serving Cortland

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,364 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,337 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,147 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,116 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,366 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,976 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cortland

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites and Quality Inn Cortland - University Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cortland

Most booked hotels in Cortland

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 673 reviews)
$156+
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Hampton Inn Cortland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 244 reviews)
$164+
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Hope Lake Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 382 reviews)
$170+
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HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof & Conference Center Cortland
2 stars
Good (7.1, 358 reviews)
$86+
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Red Roof Inn Cortland
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 301 reviews)
$79+
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Quality Inn Cortland - University Area
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 467 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Cortland

Renting a car in Cortland costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Cortland.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Cortland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Cortland is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cortland costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Cortland.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Cortland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Cortland is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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