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$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
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$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 72 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 Dollar and NextCar, 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$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 72 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 Dollar and NextCar, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Huntsville

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Huntsville

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,865 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 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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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 77+
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Hotel Piney Woods
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Red Roof Plus+ Huntsville
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 77+
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Best Western Huntsville Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Motel 6 Huntsville Tx
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 56+
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Renting a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.95 and C$ 18.59. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.95 and C$ 18.59. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.