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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 November
Estimated hotel price
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in November
Estimated hotel price
€85
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 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 132 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

Although Athens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 42 miles from Athens. The shortest flight to Athens from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 132 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,553 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,495 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,000 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,404 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (886 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,115 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,471 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,002 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 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 €0.79 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 €9.40 and €12.53.

Expect to pay €0.79 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 €9.40 and €12.53.

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