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, Cafe Texan (1120 Sam Houston Ave) and 1836 Steakhouse (2641 11th St) are great picks.

When to visit Huntsville

Huntsville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntsville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 49 miles 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$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 58 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 160 miles and will cost you around C$ 35. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Huntsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 49 miles 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$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 58 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 160 miles and will cost you around C$ 35. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Huntsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,818 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,695 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (895 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 84+
Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Huntsville
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
Motel 6 Huntsville Tx
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
C$ 70+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 96+

Renting a car in Huntsville

Expect to pay C$ 1.28 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$ 15.34 and C$ 20.45.

Expect to pay C$ 1.28 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$ 15.34 and C$ 20.45.