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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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 Air France, JetBlue, Delta 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, 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 Air France, JetBlue, Delta 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,918 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (265 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 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

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Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area)
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 325 reviews)
$130+
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Sleep Inn Athens I-65
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 468 reviews)
$103+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
2 stars
Good (7.9, 648 reviews)
$80+
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Best Western Athens Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 642 reviews)
$98+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.4, 761 reviews)
$70+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (6.6, 487 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Athens

Renting a car in Athens costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Athens costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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