Athens travel guide
Athens Tourism | Athens Guide
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. Athens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Athens
When to visit Athens
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″.
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, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Athens departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.
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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Athens.
Airlines serving Athens
Where to stay in Athens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens and Motel 6 Athens.
Where to stay in popular areas of Athens
Most booked hotels in Athens
Renting a car in Athens
Renting a car in Athens costs $93 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
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. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Athens, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.