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
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
€72
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 27m.

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 Alamo 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 15h 27m.

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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,204 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,795 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (952 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,487 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 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 €0.70 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 €8.40 and €11.20.

Expect to pay €0.70 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 €8.40 and €11.20.