Duluth travel guide

Duluth Tourism | Duluth Guide

You're Going to Love Duluth

With a population of 26,600, Duluth is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Duluth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Duluth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Duluth (5800 State Bridge Rd) and Sugo (10305 Medlock Br. Road, at the Shoppes of St. Ives) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Duluth

$$$$
Italian
Wonderful (401 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (294 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (283 reviews)
Japanese
Wonderful (87 reviews)
American
Very good (49 reviews)
Caribbean
Wonderful (30 reviews)
$$$$
Italian
Wonderful (401 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (294 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (283 reviews)
Japanese
Wonderful (87 reviews)
American
Very good (49 reviews)
Caribbean
Wonderful (30 reviews)

When to visit Duluth

Duluth in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duluth in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Duluth

Plane

When flying to Duluth, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duluth. The train journey from Duluth to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 22 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duluth, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Duluth takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.

Plane

When flying to Duluth, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duluth. The train journey from Duluth to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 22 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duluth, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Duluth takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airlines serving Duluth

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Duluth

Most booked hotels in Duluth

Brick Lodge Atlanta/Norcross
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1037 reviews)
$78+
Hyatt Place Atlanta Duluth Johns Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 552 reviews)
$122+
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta/Duluth/Gwinnett
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1285 reviews)
$106+
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
4 stars
Good (7.9, 593 reviews)
$137+
Sonesta Select Atlanta Norcross I 85
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1556 reviews)
$94+
Quality Inn Duluth - Atlanta Northeast
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1116 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Duluth

Renting a car in Duluth 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Duluth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Duluth is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Duluth 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Duluth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Duluth is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.