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
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 79 km from Huntsville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $108 for a 14h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 109 km 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 79 km from Huntsville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $108 for a 14h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 109 km 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 (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,890 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,931 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,939 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 $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. 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 $2.01 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 $24.01 and $32.01. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.