Greensboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greensboro

With a population of 3,359, Greensboro is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Greensboro to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Greensboro

Greensboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greensboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Greensboro

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 109 km from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 113 km from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greensboro, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 153 km and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 459 km.

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 109 km from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 113 km from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greensboro, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 153 km and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 459 km.

Airlines serving Greensboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Greensboro

Average rates range from around $416 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $753 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Greensboro

Most booked hotels in Greensboro

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
5 stars
Excellent (9, 33 reviews)
$753+
Tru by Hilton Greensboro Lake Oconee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 225 reviews)
$137+
Quality Inn and Suites near Lake Oconee
2 stars
Good (7.1, 132 reviews)
$97+
Holiday Lodge
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Greensboro

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $96 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Greensboro (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 Greensboro is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $96 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Greensboro (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 Greensboro is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.