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 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in November
Estimated hotel price
$135
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, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. 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 142 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, 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, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. 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 142 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, 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

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,377 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,123 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 $465 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntsville are about 29% 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, 1595 reviews)
$140+
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Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 297 reviews)
$102+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 939 reviews)
$133+
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106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 155 reviews)
$191+
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The Westin Huntsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 729 reviews)
$133+
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Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1632 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Huntsville

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Economy
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