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Athens travel guide

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

When to visit Athens

Athens in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Athens using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Athens takes 240 miles and will cost you around C$ 82. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 264 for a journey of 930 miles.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Athens using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Athens takes 240 miles and will cost you around C$ 82. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 264 for a journey of 930 miles.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens and Motel 6 Athens, Tn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Holiday Inn Express Athens
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
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Comfort Inn Athens
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Rodeway Inn Sweetwater
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 91+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Athens

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94.

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