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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 45h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Athens is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 117 miles from Athens. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Athens. From Nashville, the bus ride to Athens takes 205 miles and will cost you around ₹ 6,927. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,921 for a journey of 305 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
Most booked hotels in Athens
Hiring a car in Athens
Expect to pay ₹ 87 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 ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389. The most frequently booked car type in Athens is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks 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, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.