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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 13,458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Athens has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Athens

Movie theater
Art & Performing Arts•Entertainment

When to visit Athens

Athens in July
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in July
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 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″.

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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, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

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, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,623 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,275 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,019 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 182 reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Inn Express Athens By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 255 reviews)
$114+
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Comfort Inn Athens
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 560 reviews)
$101+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Good (7.3, 346 reviews)
$54+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Good (6.7, 260 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Athens

Renting a car in Athens costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% 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 Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Athens costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% 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 Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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