Roswell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roswell

With a population of 88,346, Roswell 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 Roswell has to offer.

Where to Eat in Roswell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro VG (70 W. Crossville Rd.) and Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Roswell (10524 Alpharetta Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Big Oak Tavern (1090 Alpharetta St) and Bask Steakhouse (1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Roswell.

When to visit Roswell

Roswell in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roswell in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Roswell in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Roswell, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Roswell

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roswell. The train journey from Roswell 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 Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 19 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Roswell, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Roswell takes 95 miles and will cost you around $53. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roswell. The train journey from Roswell 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 Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 19 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Roswell, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Roswell takes 95 miles and will cost you around $53. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airlines serving Roswell

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 Roswell

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Roswell/Alpharetta and Studio 6 Roswell, Ga - Atlanta.

Where to stay in popular areas of Roswell

Most booked hotels in Roswell

Hyatt House Atlanta/Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1790 reviews)
$145+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Roswell, GA
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 258 reviews)
$132+
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+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 126 reviews)
$141+
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1780 reviews)
$125+

Renting a car in Roswell

Renting a car in Roswell costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Roswell (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.

Renting a car in Roswell costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Roswell (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.