Huntsville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Huntsville
With a population of 38,548, Huntsville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.
When to visit Huntsville
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.
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 New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about £42 for a 16h 20m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 68 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 160 miles and will cost you around £19. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airports near Huntsville
Airlines serving Huntsville
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
Hiring a car in Huntsville
Expect to pay £0.84 per litre in Huntsville (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Huntsville, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.