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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Athens travel guide

Athens Tourism | Athens Guide

You're Going to Love Athens

With a population of 12,710, Athens is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Athens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Athens

Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °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 May, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 73 miles from Athens. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Athens. The train journey from Athens to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 171 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Athens, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Athens takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 73 miles from Athens. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Athens. The train journey from Athens to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 171 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Athens, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Athens takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Athens

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 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)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites and Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 307 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Athens
2 stars
Good (7.8, 306 reviews)
$131+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens TX
2 stars
Good (7.4, 239 reviews)
$71+
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Tara Vineyard and Winery
2 stars
Mediocre (2, 1 review)
$217+
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Stay Express Inn Athens
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 158 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car 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. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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