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.

Athens in November

Estimated hotel price

$161

1 night at 3-star hotel

$161

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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Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl

BHMBirmingham

HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,751 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,560 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,730 reviews)

Air Canada

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ITA Airways

Good (1,195 reviews)

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

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.99 and $31.98. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Athens Tourism | Athens Guide

You're Going to Love Athens

When to visit Athens

How to Get to Athens

Plane

Car

Plane

Car

Airports near Athens

Airlines serving Athens

Where to stay in Athens

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens