Watertown Travel Guide

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You're Going to Love Watertown

With a population of 21,482, Watertown is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Watertown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Watertown in November

Estimated hotel price

$92

1 night at 3-star hotel

$92

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watertown in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Watertown, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Watertown (ATY), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Denver and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 188 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Watertown’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Watertown, you’ll arrive at Watertown (ATY), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Denver and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 188 miles from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Watertown’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Watertown

ABRAberdeen

FSDSioux Falls Joe Foss Field

ATYWatertown

Airlines serving Watertown

Lufthansa

Good (7,046 reviews)

KLM

Good (1,334 reviews)

Delta

Excellent (7,934 reviews)

Good (2,698 reviews)

Good (1,446 reviews)

Good (8,696 reviews)

Good (3,563 reviews)

Excellent (9,968 reviews)

Frontier

Okay (3,287 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,068 reviews)

Good (1,698 reviews)

Good (1,414 reviews)

Good (829 reviews)

Good (11,163 reviews)

Virgin Atlantic

Good (642 reviews)

WestJet

Good (2,826 reviews)

Air New Zealand

Excellent (472 reviews)

Allegiant Air

Good (734 reviews)

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Where to stay in Watertown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Watertown, SD and Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

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Hampton Inn And Suites Watertown

2 stars

Excellent (9.3, 93 reviews)

$141+

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Best Western Watertown Inn & Suites

2 stars

Excellent (8.5, 172 reviews)

$103+

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Watertown, SD

2 stars

Excellent (8.3, 365 reviews)

$93+

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Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown

2 stars

Excellent (8, 348 reviews)

$71+

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Econo Lodge Watertown

0 stars

Good (7, 283 reviews)

$64+

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Super 8 by Wyndham Watertown

2 stars

Okay (5.5, 423 reviews)

$63+

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Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Watertown (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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Airports near Watertown

Airlines serving Watertown

Where to stay in Watertown

Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

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