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

Athens travel guide

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You're Going to Love Athens

With a population of 21,897, Athens is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Athens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Athens

Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area) and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area)
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 317 reviews)
$151+
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Sleep Inn Athens I-65
2 stars
Excellent (8, 453 reviews)
$108+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
2 stars
Good (7.9, 622 reviews)
$73+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.5, 735 reviews)
$74+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (6.7, 477 reviews)
$70+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 169 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Athens

Renting a car in Athens costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Athens (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.

Renting a car in Athens costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Athens (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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