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
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.
How to Get to Athens
Plane
Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Flair Airlines, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 57m.
Car
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Athens
Where to stay in Athens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/Interstate 65 and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65.
Where to stay in popular areas of Athens
Most booked hotels in Athens
Renting a car in Athens
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.56. 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 Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.