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

Athens travel guide

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You're Going to Love Athens

With a population of 21.897, Athens is a must-see destination in Alabama, 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

Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens 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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,573 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,082 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65 and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 356 reviews)
$134+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 683 reviews)
$75+
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Spark by Hilton Athens I 65
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 489 reviews)
$91+
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Best Western Athens Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 650 reviews)
$87+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.4, 805 reviews)
$68+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (6.8, 504 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Athens

Renting a car in Athens costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Athens costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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