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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.