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

Potsdam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Potsdam

With a population of 9,428, Potsdam is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Potsdam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Potsdam

Potsdam in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Potsdam in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Potsdam in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Potsdam, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Potsdam

Plane

Although Potsdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 69 miles from Potsdam. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Potsdam departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

The train station in Potsdam is called Potsdam Potsdam, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Potsdam is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 152 miles from Potsdam. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Albany.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Potsdam 22 Depot St, located 0.4 miles from downtown Potsdam. Potsdam Clarkson University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Potsdam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ART), which is located 69 miles from Potsdam. Watertown is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Potsdam departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

The train station in Potsdam is called Potsdam Potsdam, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Potsdam is to pick up a car rental from Albany, which is about 152 miles from Potsdam. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Albany.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Potsdam 22 Depot St, located 0.4 miles from downtown Potsdam. Potsdam Clarkson University is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Potsdam

ARTWatertown
PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington

Airlines serving Potsdam

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Potsdam

Most booked hotels in Potsdam

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Hampton Inn Potsdam
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 297 reviews)
$207+
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Northern Family Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 55 reviews)
$76+
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The Clarkson Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 542 reviews)
$142+
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Scottish Inns Potsdam
2 stars
Good (7.9, 582 reviews)
$78+
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Potsdam Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 179 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Potsdam

Renting a car in Potsdam costs $89 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Potsdam (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Potsdam, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Potsdam costs $89 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Potsdam (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Potsdam, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

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