Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Huntsville

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

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $89 for a 9h 18m 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 Alamo and Dollar, 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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $89 for a 9h 18m 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 Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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 $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.22. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.22. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Kona or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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