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

Madison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madison

With a population of 42,938, Madison 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 Madison has to offer.

Where to Eat in Madison

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tom Brown's Restaurant - Madison (8141 Highway 72 W) and Original Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar (Huntsville Brownsferry Rd 25951) are great picks.

When to visit Madison

Madison in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madison in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 March, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Madison, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Madison

Plane

When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Madison include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 150 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Madison include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 150 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Madison

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Madison

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madison

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison AL and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison.

Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 270 reviews)
$120+
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Hilton Garden Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 150 reviews)
$138+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
2 stars
Excellent (8, 338 reviews)
$104+
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Red Roof Plus+ Huntsville-Madison
2 stars
Good (6.6, 438 reviews)
$76+
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Madison Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 246 reviews)
$76+
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Woodspring Suites Huntsville Madison
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 207 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Madison (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. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Madison, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Madison costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Madison (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. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Madison, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Madison

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Compact SUV
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