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
S$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 130
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. The shortest flight to Athens from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 56m.

Plane

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 56m.

Airports near Athens

BNANashville Intl
BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Athens

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,039 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,070 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Athens I-65 and Sleep Inn Athens I-65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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 S$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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 S$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.