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 13,458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States.

When to visit Athens

Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8246
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8246
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Athens in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Athens, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 46h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles 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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 46h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,096 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,847 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,553 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Most booked hotels in Athens

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Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,073+
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Comfort Inn Athens
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,679+
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Hampton Inn Athens
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,431+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Athens
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 5,409+
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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. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Athens, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Athens, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.