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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 August
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in August
Estimated hotel price
€81
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 16h 37m.

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 Dollar and Avis, 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 16h 37m.

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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,333 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,088 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,279 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,357 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (886 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,100 reviews)
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Where to stay in Athens

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Athens

Hiring a car in Athens

Expect to pay €0.80 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 €9.58 and €12.78. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.80 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 €9.58 and €12.78. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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