Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Athens

Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 84 mm.

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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.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals 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.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,076 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Athens I-65 and Clarion Pointe Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay $2.09 per litre in Athens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.97 and $33.29. 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 Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.09 per litre in Athens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.97 and $33.29. 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 Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.