Athens travel guide
Athens Tourism | Athens Guide
You're Going to Love Athens
With a population of 13,458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athens to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Athens
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Athens
Plane
Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 23m.
Car
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Athens using FlixBus or Busbud. From Memphis, the bus ride to Athens takes 520 miles and will cost you around C$ 192. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 268 for a journey of 940 miles.
Airlines serving Athens
Where to stay in Athens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens and Motel 6 Athens.
Where to stay in popular areas of Athens
Most booked hotels in Athens
Renting a car in Athens
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Athens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.78. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.