Decatur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Decatur

With a population of 55,683, Decatur is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Decatur deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Decatur

Decatur in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Decatur in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Decatur in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Decatur, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Decatur

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Royal Jordanian. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 159 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Royal Jordanian. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 159 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Decatur

Airlines serving Decatur

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Decatur

Most booked hotels in Decatur

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 228 reviews)
$171+
Residence Inn by Marriott Decatur
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 68 reviews)
$193+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 237 reviews)
$196+
Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 173 reviews)
$156+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville Airport Madison
2 stars
Good (7.8, 223 reviews)
$108+
Best Western Plus Madison-Huntsville Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 387 reviews)
$99+

Renting a car in Decatur

Renting a car in Decatur costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Decatur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Decatur costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Decatur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Decatur is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.