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

Huntsville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Huntsville

With a population of 180,105, Huntsville 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Huntsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Huntsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Scene Restaurant & Lounge (370 The Bridge Street, NW) and Connors Steak & Seafood - Huntsville (345 The Bridge Street NW) are great picks.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in December
Estimated package price
$111
2 travelers
Flight to Huntsville
3 nights at hotel
Huntsville in December
Estimated package price
$111
2 travelers
Flight to Huntsville
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Huntsville in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Huntsville, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.

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How to Get to Huntsville

Plane

When flying to Huntsville, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntsville include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 229 km from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Huntsville, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntsville include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 229 km from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Huntsville

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (8,090 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,067 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,001 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,564 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,265 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huntsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Everhome Suites Huntsville - Research Park and Sleep Inn & Suites Huntsville near U.S. Space & Rocket Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Huntsville, with prices from $35 to $487 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntsville are about 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Huntsville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville

Most booked hotels in Huntsville

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Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1719 reviews)
$123+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Huntsville South
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 664 reviews)
$119+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Huntsville Research Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 329 reviews)
$58+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
3 stars
Excellent (8, 380 reviews)
$91+
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Stayapt Suites Madison-Greenbrier
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 62 reviews)
$99+
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Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1693 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $58 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Huntsville is the Alamo branch at 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw, which is 20 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $58 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Huntsville is the Alamo branch at 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw, which is 20 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Huntsville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate
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