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
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,543 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,012 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,013 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,361 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,017 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,685 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 $1.87 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 $22.37 and $29.82. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.37 and $29.82. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.