Stone Mountain travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stone Mountain

With a population of 5,802, Stone Mountain is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stone Mountain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stone Mountain

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke Rise Country Club (4900 Chedworth Dr.) and Rivals On Five (1227 Rockbridge Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stone Mountain

Plane

When flying to Stone Mountain, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 13 miles from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Macon, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 95 miles and will cost you around $50. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Stone Mountain, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 13 miles from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Macon, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 95 miles and will cost you around $50. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain and Comfort Inn & Suites at Stone Mountain.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 484 reviews)
$125+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 759 reviews)
$115+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 371 reviews)
$135+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.4, 614 reviews)
$76+
Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta - Perimeter Center East
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1482 reviews)
$150+
Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.7, 630 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stone Mountain (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 Stone Mountain is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stone Mountain (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 Stone Mountain is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Stone Mountain

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