Decatur travel guide
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You're Going to Love Decatur
With a population of 55,683, Decatur is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Decatur deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Decatur
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Decatur in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Decatur, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Decatur
Plane
When flying to Decatur, you’ll arrive at Huntsville (HSV), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Decatur include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Decatur departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Decatur is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 159 miles from Decatur. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Decatur
Where to stay in popular areas of Decatur
Most booked hotels in Decatur
Renting a car in Decatur
Renting a car in Decatur costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Decatur.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Decatur (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 Decatur is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 5% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.