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
RM 387
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 387
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.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Huntsville (HSV), which is located 25 km from Athens.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,125 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,324 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,635 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,013 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

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay RM 4.52 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 RM 54.24 and RM 72.31. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.52 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 RM 54.24 and RM 72.31. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.