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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $88 for a 9h 18m 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 Avis and Thrifty, 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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $88 for a 9h 18m 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 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 $1.41 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 $16.86 and $22.47. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.86 and $22.47. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.