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
€75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Athens in December
Estimated hotel price
€75
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 59m.

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 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 16h 59m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Athens

CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Athens

Lufthansa
Good (8,226 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,201 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,160 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,579 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,874 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,037 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,557 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,466 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,309 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 €1.01 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 €12.09 and €16.12. 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 Standard car hire (Kia Sorento or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.09 and €16.12. 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 Standard car hire (Kia Sorento or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.