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, 1836 Steakhouse (2641 11th St) and Cafe Texan (1120 Sam Houston Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Huntsville
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.
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 $77 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 205 miles and will cost you around $8. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airports near Huntsville
Airlines serving Huntsville
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 $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Honda Accord or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.