Decatur travel guide

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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. Decatur deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Decatur

Decatur in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Decatur in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
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″.

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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 Royal Jordanian. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Hertz and Kyte, 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 Royal Jordanian. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Decatur

Airlines serving Decatur

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,810 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Decatur

Most booked hotels in Decatur

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 227 reviews)
$171+
Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur
3 stars
Excellent (9, 71 reviews)
$196+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 238 reviews)
$226+
Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 175 reviews)
$160+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
2 stars
Good (7.8, 221 reviews)
$125+
Best Western Plus Madison-Huntsville Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 391 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Decatur

Renting a car in Decatur costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Decatur, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Decatur costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Decatur, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.