Kennesaw travel guide

Kennesaw Tourism | Kennesaw Guide

You're Going to Love Kennesaw

With a population of 29,783, Kennesaw is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kennesaw has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kennesaw

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Nest Kennesaw (2921 Cherokee St NW Suite 101) and Capers on Main (1635 Old 41 Hwy Nw) are great picks.

When to visit Kennesaw

Kennesaw in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennesaw in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kennesaw

Plane

Although Kennesaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 33 km from Kennesaw. 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 Kennesaw departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 36 km from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Kennesaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 33 km from Kennesaw. 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 Kennesaw departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 36 km from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Kennesaw

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 popular areas of Kennesaw

Most booked hotels in Kennesaw

Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 889 reviews)
$140+
Tru by Hilton Atlanta NW Kennesaw
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 498 reviews)
$146+
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 126 reviews)
$199+
Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1859 reviews)
$99+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 162 reviews)
$170+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 894 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in Kennesaw

Renting a car in Kennesaw costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kennesaw.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kennesaw (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 Kennesaw is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kennesaw costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Kennesaw.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kennesaw (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 Kennesaw is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.