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
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 Southwest, American Airlines, 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 164 miles 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 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, 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 164 miles 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 (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,204 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,934 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,235 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clarion Pointe Athens I-65 and Super 8 by Wyndham Athens.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Clarion Pointe Athens I-65
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 713 reviews)
$56+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.5, 858 reviews)
$42+
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Best Western Athens Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 662 reviews)
$91+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (7, 535 reviews)
$62+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 186 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Athens

Renting a car in Athens costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Athens costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Athens.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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