Huntsville travel guide

Huntsville Tourism | Huntsville Guide

You're Going to Love Huntsville

With a population of 38 548, Huntsville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Huntsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Huntsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1836 Steakhouse (2641 11th St) and Cafe Texan (1120 Sam Houston Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Huntsville in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Huntsville, with an average rainfall of 76 mm.

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How to Get to Huntsville

Plane

Although Huntsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 79 km from Huntsville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 4h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 109 km from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 257 km and will cost you around C$ 66. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Huntsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 79 km from Huntsville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 4h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 109 km from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 257 km and will cost you around C$ 66. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (4,589 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,501 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huntsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Huntsville and Super 8 by Wyndham Huntsville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville

Most booked hotels in Huntsville

Super 8 by Wyndham Huntsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 69+
Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 82+
Motel 6 Huntsville, TX
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 64+

Renting a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay C$ 1.40 per litre in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.75 and C$ 22.34. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.40 per litre in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.75 and C$ 22.34. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.