Decatur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Decatur

With a population of 55,683, Decatur is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Decatur deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Decatur

Decatur in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Decatur in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Decatur in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Decatur, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Decatur

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 159 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 159 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Decatur

Airlines serving Decatur

Lufthansa
Good (4,613 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,447 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,724 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,514 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Decatur

Most booked hotels in Decatur

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 224 reviews)
$166+
Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 73 reviews)
$196+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 242 reviews)
$227+
Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 175 reviews)
$157+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
2 stars
Good (7.9, 226 reviews)
$126+
Best Western Plus Madison-Huntsville Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 387 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Decatur

Renting a car in Decatur costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Decatur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Decatur costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Decatur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.