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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Huntsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Huntsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Commerce Kitchen (300 Franklin St SE) and Rhythm On Monroe (700 Monroe Street SW) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Superhero Chefs (930 Old Monrovia Rd NW Suite 3) and Bravo Italian Kitchen - Huntsville - Bridge Street (401 The Bridge St NW) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Huntsville.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star 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, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 53m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Huntsville’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

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, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 53m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Huntsville’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Huntsville

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 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 Hampton Inn Huntsville/Village of Providence. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Huntsville, with prices from $22 to $450 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntsville are about 54% 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 (9.3, 1575 reviews)
$151+
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Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 290 reviews)
$104+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 922 reviews)
$153+
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The Westin Huntsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 720 reviews)
$155+
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Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1615 reviews)
$91+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
3 stars
Good (7.9, 350 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Huntsville is the Budget 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Huntsville is the Budget 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Huntsville

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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