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$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 92 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 Zoom Rent A Car and Dollar, 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 Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 92 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 Zoom Rent A Car and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,999 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,033 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 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 Hotel Piney Woods.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville

Most booked hotels in Huntsville

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Hotel Piney Woods
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 78+
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Studio 6-Huntsville, Tx
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 79+
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Red Roof Plus+ Huntsville
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 75+
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Quality Suites
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
C$ 90+
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Motel 6 Huntsville Tx
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 60+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.72 and C$ 27.62. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.72 and C$ 27.62. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.