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 14 miles 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 $29 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including Megabus, RedCoach and Greyhound. From Macon, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

When flying to Alpharetta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 14 miles 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 $29 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including Megabus, RedCoach and Greyhound. From Macon, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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)
$124+
The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 180 reviews)
$200+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 418 reviews)
$123+
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 288 reviews)
$121+
Sonesta Es Suites Atlanta Alpharetta Avalon
3 stars
Excellent (8, 786 reviews)
$117+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Alpharetta
2 stars
Good (7.6, 887 reviews)
$84+

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 9% 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.

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 9% 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.