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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 23,832, Athens is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athens to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Athens

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

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 62 miles from Athens. Huntington Tri State is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Charlotte and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 151 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Athens Community Center, located 1.4 miles from downtown Athens. Athens is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 62 miles from Athens. Huntington Tri State is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Charlotte and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 151 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Athens Community Center, located 1.4 miles from downtown Athens. Athens is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Athens

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Athens

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)
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)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens and Super 8 by Wyndham Athens.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Athens Central Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 470 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn Athens
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 339 reviews)
$115+
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Ohio University Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 912 reviews)
$100+
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Quality Inn Athens
2 stars
Good (7.3, 606 reviews)
$65+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Good (7.1, 453 reviews)
$62+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 432 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Athens

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

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