With a population of 13.458, Athens is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Athens to see all of its attractions.
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.
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 23m.
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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nashville.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Athens. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Athens takes 2116 km and will cost you around $136. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 2173 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Athens and Motel 6 Athens.
Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.92 and $25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Intermediate (Nissan Sentra 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, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.