Kennesaw travel guide

Kennesaw Tourism | Kennesaw Guide

You're Going to Love Kennesaw

With a population of 29,783, Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kennesaw

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Nest Kennesaw (2921 Cherokee St NW Suite 101) and Capers on Main (1635 Old 41 Hwy Nw) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Kennesaw

Steakhouse
Very good (188 reviews)
Caribbean
Wonderful (38 reviews)
Tex-Mex
Wonderful (18 reviews)
Steakhouse
Very good (188 reviews)
Caribbean
Wonderful (38 reviews)
Tex-Mex
Wonderful (18 reviews)

When to visit Kennesaw

Kennesaw in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennesaw in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kennesaw

Plane

Although Kennesaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 33 km from Kennesaw. 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 Kennesaw departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 36 km from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennesaw, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Kennesaw takes 435 km and will cost you around $31. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

Although Kennesaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 33 km from Kennesaw. 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 Kennesaw departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 36 km from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennesaw, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Kennesaw takes 435 km and will cost you around $31. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Airlines serving Kennesaw

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kennesaw

Most booked hotels in Kennesaw

Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 880 reviews)
$141+
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 128 reviews)
$181+
Tru by Hilton Atlanta NW Kennesaw
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 520 reviews)
$139+
Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1842 reviews)
$99+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 167 reviews)
$158+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 915 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Kennesaw

Renting a car in Kennesaw costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Kennesaw.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kennesaw (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 Kennesaw is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota 4Runner or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kennesaw costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Kennesaw.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kennesaw (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 Kennesaw is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota 4Runner or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.