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

Huntsville travel guide

Huntsville Tourism | Huntsville Guide

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 March
Estimated package price
$96
2 travelers
Flight to Huntsville
3 nights at hotel
Huntsville in March
Estimated package price
$96
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 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntsville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 142 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Huntsville, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntsville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 142 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Huntsville

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (8,209 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,185 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,509 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,373 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huntsville

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 67% 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, 1785 reviews)
$128+
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The Westin Huntsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 795 reviews)
$157+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Huntsville South
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 680 reviews)
$116+
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Clarion Pointe Madison-Huntsville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 274 reviews)
$90+
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Courtyard by Marriott Madison
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 11 reviews)
$133+
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Stayapt Suites Madison-Greenbrier
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 66 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $61 per day, on average, or $242 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 12 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $61 per day, on average, or $242 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 12 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Huntsville

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

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