Athens travel guide

Athens Tourism | Athens Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athens to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Athens

Athens in August
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in August
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,874 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,191 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,512 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area) and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Athens
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 183 reviews)
$157+
Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area)
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 272 reviews)
$140+
Best Western Athens Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 490 reviews)
$107+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
2 stars
Good (7.5, 549 reviews)
$64+
Quality Inn Athens I-65 Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.4, 637 reviews)
$62+
Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (7, 366 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Athens

Renting a car in Athens costs $57 per day, on average.

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

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Athens costs $57 per day, on average.

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

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.