Huntsville travel guide
Huntsville Tourism | Huntsville Guide
You're Going to Love Huntsville
With a population of 180,105, Huntsville is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Huntsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Huntsville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Commerce Kitchen (300 Franklin St SE) and Rhythm On Monroe (700 Monroe Street SW) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Superhero Chefs (930 Old Monrovia Rd NW Suite 3) and Flight Plan Wine and Tapas (2710 Carl T Jones Dr SE) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Huntsville.
When to visit Huntsville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Huntsville in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Huntsville, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.
How to Get to Huntsville
Plane
When flying to Huntsville, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntsville include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Huntsville departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 142 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Huntsville’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Huntsville
Where to stay in Huntsville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Huntsville and Comfort Suites Huntsville MidCity District at Research Park.
Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville
Most booked hotels in Huntsville
Renting a car in Huntsville
Renting a car in Huntsville costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Huntsville is the Budget branch at 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw, which is 12 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Huntsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Huntsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Acura TLX or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.