With a population of 13 458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, 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 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.
Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 68 km from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 31m.
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 213 km from Athens. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Nashville.
You can travel by bus to Athens using FlixBus or Busbud. From Nashville, the bus ride to Athens takes 330 km and will cost you around £32. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about £74 for a journey of 2116 km.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.96 and £13.28. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.