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
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in November
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

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 Turo, 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 Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

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 Turo, 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 (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,152 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 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Huntsville. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Huntsville, with prices from $22 to $359 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntsville are about 68% 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, 1533 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 279 reviews)
$111+
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Hyatt Place Huntsville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 777 reviews)
$148+
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The Westin Huntsville
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 692 reviews)
$179+
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Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1574 reviews)
$87+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
3 stars
Good (7.9, 346 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Huntsville costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Huntsville

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy
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