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
€76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
€76
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 15h 25m.

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 Budget and Sixt, 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 15h 25m.

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 Budget and Sixt, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,909 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,600 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,515 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,849 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,944 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,634 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 €1.00 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 €11.89 and €15.85.

Expect to pay €1.00 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 €11.89 and €15.85.