Alpharetta travel guide

Alpharetta Tourism | Alpharetta Guide

You're Going to Love Alpharetta

With a population of 57 551, Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Alpharetta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Tavern Alpharetta (11555 Rainwater Dr.) and Stone's Cuisine & Cocktails (3719 Old Alabama Rd Ste 200A) are great picks.

When to visit Alpharetta

Alpharetta in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alpharetta in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alpharetta

Plane

When flying to Alpharetta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alpharetta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 37 km from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 314 km and will cost you around $36. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 426 km.

Plane

When flying to Alpharetta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alpharetta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 37 km from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 314 km and will cost you around $36. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 426 km.

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alpharetta

Most booked hotels in Alpharetta

Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 658 reviews)
$127+
The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 183 reviews)
$192+
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 287 reviews)
$118+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 412 reviews)
$120+
Sonesta Es Suites Atlanta Alpharetta Avalon
3 stars
Excellent (8, 795 reviews)
$119+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Alpharetta
2 stars
Good (7.6, 887 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alpharetta (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 Alpharetta is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Tesla Model S or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alpharetta (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 Alpharetta is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Tesla Model S or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.