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 13,458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States.

When to visit Athens

Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Athens

Plane

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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 07m.

Car

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 07m.

Car

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,923 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,201 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,513 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,534 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,197 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,792 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Athens, TN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay €0.99 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 €11.88 and €15.84. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 4% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.99 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 €11.88 and €15.84. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 4% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.