Huntsville travel guide
Huntsville Tourism | Huntsville Guide
You're Going to Love Huntsville
With a population of 38.548, Huntsville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Huntsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 79 km from Huntsville.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around C$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about C$ 146 for a 18h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 109 km from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 69. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 290 km.
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
Most booked hotels in Huntsville
Renting a car in Huntsville
Expect to pay C$ 1.44 per litre in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.