Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Huntsville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Huntsville

With a population of 38,548, Huntsville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Huntsville in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Huntsville, with an average rainfall of 76 mm.

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How to Get to Huntsville

Plane

Although Huntsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 49 miles from Huntsville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $139 for a 22h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Stride and Alamo, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Huntsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 49 miles from Huntsville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $139 for a 22h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Stride and Alamo, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,881 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,918 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,200 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,930 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huntsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Huntsville and Hotel Piney Woods.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville

Hiring a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.45 and $31.26. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.96 per litre in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.45 and $31.26. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.