Greensboro travel guide

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With a population of 3,359, Greensboro is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Greensboro to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Greensboro

Greensboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greensboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Greensboro

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 109 km from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 113 km from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greensboro, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 459 km and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 109 km from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 113 km from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greensboro, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 459 km and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Airlines serving Greensboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Greensboro

Average rates range from around $451 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $759 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Greensboro

Most booked hotels in Greensboro

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
5 stars
Excellent (9, 33 reviews)
$759+
Tru by Hilton Greensboro Lake Oconee
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 224 reviews)
$156+
Quality Inn and Suites near Lake Oconee
2 stars
Good (7.1, 131 reviews)
$106+
Holiday Lodge
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Greensboro

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Greensboro.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Greensboro (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.

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Greensboro.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Greensboro (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.