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

Anniston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Anniston

With a population of 23,106, Anniston is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Anniston has to offer.

When to visit Anniston

Anniston in September
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Anniston in September
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Anniston in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Anniston, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Anniston

Plane

Although Anniston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Anniston. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Anniston departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Anniston. The train journey from Anniston to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Anniston is called Anniston, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Anniston is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 83 miles from Anniston. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anniston, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Anniston takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

Although Anniston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Anniston. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Anniston departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Anniston. The train journey from Anniston to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Anniston is called Anniston, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Anniston is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 83 miles from Anniston. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anniston, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Anniston takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Anniston

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Anniston

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Anniston

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include McClellan Inn Anniston and American Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Anniston

Most booked hotels in Anniston

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oxford Anniston
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 573 reviews)
$78+
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Hotel Finial, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 613 reviews)
$103+
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Spark by Hilton Oxford
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 341 reviews)
$85+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anniston Oxford
3 stars
Excellent (8, 295 reviews)
$112+
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Econo Lodge Oxford near Choccolocco Park
0 stars
Good (7.6, 684 reviews)
$62+
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McClellan Inn Anniston
2 stars
Good (7.2, 229 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Anniston

Renting a car in Anniston costs $49 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Anniston.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Anniston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Anniston is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Anniston costs $49 per day, on average, or $196 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Anniston.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Anniston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Anniston is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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