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

Athens travel guide

Athens Tourism | Athens Guide

You're Going to Love Athens

With a population of 21,897, Athens is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States.

When to visit Athens

Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9072
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9072
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 84 mm.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 264 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,387 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,092 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Athens I-65 and Clarion Pointe Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,380+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,001+
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Clarion Pointe Athens I-65
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,263+
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Quality Inn Athens I-65 / Huntsville Area West
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,409+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Athens, AL
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
₹ 6,548+
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Econo Lodge Athens I-65
0 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
₹ 5,219+
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Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay ₹ 117 per litre in Athens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,401 and ₹ 1,868. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 per litre in Athens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,401 and ₹ 1,868. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.