Huntsville travel guide

Huntsville Tourism | Huntsville Guide

You're Going to Love Huntsville

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

Where to Eat in Huntsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1836 Steakhouse (2641 11th St) and Cafe Texan (1120 Sam Houston Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in October
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in October
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 most popular train carrier serving Huntsville, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Huntsville to Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $52 for a 4h 45m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including Greyhound, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 266 km and will cost you around $94. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 314 km.

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (3,709 reviews)
KLM
Good (687 reviews)
SWISS
Good (813 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,189 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,060 reviews)
Air France
Good (838 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,266 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,210 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,811 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,400 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (203 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
Finnair
Good (949 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (601 reviews)
LOT
Good (634 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 Super 8 by Wyndham Huntsville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville

Hiring a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.26 and $29.68. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.