Marietta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Marietta
With a population of 56,579, Marietta 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 Marietta has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Marietta
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Where to Eat in Marietta
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chicken and the Egg (800 Whitlock Avenue) and Aspens West Cobb (3625 Dallas Hwy, Ste. 645) are great picks.
When to visit Marietta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marietta in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Marietta, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Marietta
Plane
When flying to Marietta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Marietta departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $69 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 16 miles from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Marietta takes 150 miles and will cost you around $30. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 250 miles.
Airports near Marietta
Airlines serving Marietta
Where to stay in Marietta
Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marietta
Most booked hotels in Marietta
Renting a car in Marietta
Renting a car in Marietta costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Marietta is the Hertz branch at 1551 Cobb Parkway South, which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marietta (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 Marietta is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Marietta
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$40/day
Luxury
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$49/day