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
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.
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 Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Nashville.
Airlines serving Athens
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 $2.25 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 $26.99 and $35.98. 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, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.