Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 73 for a 9h 18m 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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 73 for a 9h 18m 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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,510 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 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

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Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Huntsville
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Red Roof Plus+ Huntsville
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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Best Western Huntsville Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 97+
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Motel 6 Huntsville Tx
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 50+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.92 and C$ 19.90. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.92 and C$ 19.90. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.