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.

When to visit Athens

Athens in February
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in February
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 Nashville, which is about 94 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (3,711 reviews)
KLM
Good (686 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,191 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,060 reviews)
Air France
Good (838 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,270 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,208 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,816 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,402 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,032 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (203 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Finnair
Good (949 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,012 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (602 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,613 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (3,989 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (610 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (140 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65 and Sleep Inn Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.26 and $29.68. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.