Huntsville travel guide
Huntsville Tourism | Huntsville Guide
You're Going to Love Huntsville
With a population of 38,548, Huntsville is a must-see destination in Texas, 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, 1836 Steakhouse (2641 11th St) and Cafe Texan (1120 Sam Houston Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Huntsville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Huntsville in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Huntsville, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Huntsville
Plane
Although Huntsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 49 miles from Huntsville.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntsville. The train journey from Huntsville to Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Huntsville is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 160 miles from Huntsville. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntsville, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Huntsville takes 170 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airports near Huntsville
Airlines serving Huntsville
Where to stay in Huntsville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Huntsville and Super 8 by Wyndham Huntsville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Huntsville
Most booked hotels in Huntsville
Renting a car in Huntsville
Renting a car in Huntsville costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Huntsville.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntsville, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.