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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Athens travel guide

Athens Tourism | Athens Guide

You're Going to Love Athens

With a population of 21,897, Athens is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Athens has to offer.

When to visit Athens

Athens in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 84 mm.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 18h 52m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 16 miles from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 18h 52m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 164 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65 and Sleep Inn Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Sleep Inn Athens I-65
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Athens Alabama
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 87+
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Renting a car in Athens

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.69. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.69. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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