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 November
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in November
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 $60 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 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 145 miles and will cost you around $131. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 180 miles.

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 $60 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 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 145 miles and will cost you around $131. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 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 $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Nissan Armada or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Full-size (Nissan Armada or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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