The average price of a 7-day trip to Athens is $1,253 for a solo traveler, $2,250 for a couple, and $4,219 for a family of 4. Athens hotels range from $50 to $226 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field Airport (HSV) are between $560 and $828 per person for economy flights and $1,757 to $2,598 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $38 to $69 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Athens, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HSV and stay in a Athens hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Athens is usually mid to late September.
Average Athens Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Athens for a week is $1,096-$1,747($157-$250 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Athens for a week is $2,108-$3,174($301-$453 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $83 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $76 to $92 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $3,196-$5,776($457-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $166 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $106 to $147 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Athens
How cheap can you make a vacation to Athens? The cheapest trip to Athens is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $42.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Athens for a week is $759-$1,818($108-$260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $374 to $712 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Athens for a week is $1,266-$2,796($181-$399 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $748 to $1,424 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $2,532-$5,088($362-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,496 to $2,848 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Athens cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Athens Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Athens.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Athens for a week is $2,064-$8,818($295-$1,260 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $916 to $2,093 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Athens for a week is $3,456-$11,828($494-$1,690 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,832 to $4,186 for first class
Lodging: $112 to $226 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $968 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Athens for a week is $6,912-$20,170($987-$2,881 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,664 to $8,372 for first class
Lodging: $224 to $452 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,355 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Athens Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Athens is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Athens due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Athens Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Athens hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Athens.
Flight Costs to Athens
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $828 average in late July to a low of $560 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $483. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Athens our data includes 340 originating airports, and 100 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Athens from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,016 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $187.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Athens, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $268, so you can easily save about 48% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Athens can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $565 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.