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

Decatur travel guide

Decatur Tourism | Decatur Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Decatur has to offer.

Where to Eat in Decatur

If you’re looking for affordable options, The RailYard (209 2nd Ave SE) and Red Lobster - Decatur - Beltline Road (2027 Beltline Rd SW) are great picks.

When to visit Decatur

Decatur in September
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Decatur in September
Estimated hotel price
$106
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Decatur

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 257 km from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 257 km from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Decatur

BHMBirmingham
MSLFlorence Muscle Shoals
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Decatur

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Decatur

Where to stay in popular areas of Decatur

Most booked hotels in Decatur

See all
Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 271 reviews)
$122+
View
Hilton Garden Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 150 reviews)
$140+
View
Courtyard by Marriott Decatur
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 207 reviews)
$141+
View
DoubleTree by Hilton Decatur Riverfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 437 reviews)
$149+
View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
2 stars
Excellent (8, 338 reviews)
$104+
View
Red Roof Plus+ Huntsville-Madison
2 stars
Good (6.7, 438 reviews)
$76+
View

Renting a car in Decatur

Renting a car in Decatur costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Decatur costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Decatur

Decatur Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Decatur city guide for the best Decatur travel tips. To help you organize your Decatur trip ideas, this Decatur visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.