With a population of 21.897, Athens is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athens to see all of its attractions.
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 47m.
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 152 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nashville.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/Interstate 65 and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65.
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.