Athens travel guide
Athens Tourism | Athens Guide
You're Going to Love Athens
With a population of 13,458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Athens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Athens
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Athens
Plane
Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 42 miles from Athens. Chattanooga Lovell Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Athens using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Newark, the bus ride to Athens takes 1105 miles and will cost you around $160. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 1315 miles.
Airlines serving Athens
Where to stay in popular areas of Athens
Most booked hotels in Athens
Renting a car in Athens
Renting a car in Athens costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Athens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.