Atlanta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Atlanta
With a population of 420,003, Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Atlanta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Atlanta
Tours
Activities
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Other activities
Where to Eat in Atlanta
Buckhead is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Atlanta. These include popular favorites such as Bones (3130 Piedmont Road), Blue Ridge Grill (1261 West Paces Ferry Road) and La Grotta (2637 Peachtree Rd. NE). If you’re looking for affordable options, JCT Kitchen and Bar (1198 Howell Mill Rd, Ste 18) and Buckhead Diner - PRIORITY SEATING (3073 Piedmont Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bon Ton (674 Myrtle St NE) and El Viñedo Local (730 Peachtree St NE Suite 100) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Atlanta.
When to visit Atlanta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Atlanta in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Atlanta, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Atlanta
Plane
Atlanta is served by 2 airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK). The closest to downtown Atlanta is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, which is located 8 miles from the city center. Further away is Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree, 10 miles from the center of Atlanta. 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 Atlanta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Atlanta. The train journey from Atlanta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Atlanta is called Atlanta Peachtree, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Atlanta is to pick up a car rental from Knoxville, which is about 155 miles from Atlanta. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Knoxville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Atlanta, including Megabus, RedCoach and Bus. From Macon, the bus ride to Atlanta takes 80 miles and will cost you around $45. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Atlanta Civic Center Bus stop, located 0.7 miles from downtown Atlanta. Atlanta Arts Center Tower - Marta Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airports near Atlanta
Airlines serving Atlanta
Where to stay in Atlanta
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Club Wyndham Atlanta and Hampton Inn Atlanta-Georgia Tech-Downtown.
Downtown - In Atlanta’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection, The Candler Hotel Atlanta Curio Collection by Hilton and Hyatt Place Atlanta Centennial Park.
Midtown - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast, Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown and Moxy Atlanta Midtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Midtown is $136.
Where to stay in popular areas of Atlanta
Most booked hotels in Atlanta
Renting a car in Atlanta
Renting a car in Atlanta costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Atlanta is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 2144 Sullivan Road, which is 10 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.63 per gallon in Atlanta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.61 and $58.14. The most frequently booked car type in Atlanta is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Scion FR-S or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.