Introduction
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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athens to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Athens

Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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, United Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 29m.

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 Ace, 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, United Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 5h 29m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,071 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,413 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,832 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,210 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,534 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,263 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Athens I-65 and Clarion Pointe Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Clarion Pointe Athens I-65
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 67+
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Best Western Athens Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Renting a car in Athens

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.87 and C$ 26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.87 and C$ 26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.