Athens travel guide
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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
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.
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 12h.
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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Athens, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Athens takes 655 miles and will cost you around €116. From New York, the ticket costs about €185 for a journey of 705 miles.
Airlines serving Athens
Where to stay in Athens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens and Motel 6 Athens.
Where to stay in popular areas of Athens
Hiring a car in Athens
Expect to pay €0.94 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 €11.18 and €14.90. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.