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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 13.458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States.

When to visit Athens

Athens in January
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in January
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 68 km from Athens.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 68 km from Athens.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,354 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (898 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,099 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,010 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,630 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.67.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.67.