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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Athens has to offer.
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 68 km from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 24m.
Car
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 188 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Athens
Where to stay in Athens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN.
Where to stay in popular areas of Athens
Most booked hotels in Athens
Renting a car in Athens
Expect to pay C$ 1.81 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$ 21.71 and C$ 28.94. 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 Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.