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. Kennesaw deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
When to visit Kennesaw
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 20 miles 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennesaw, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Kennesaw takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airports near Kennesaw
Airlines serving Kennesaw
Where to stay in Kennesaw
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites At Kennesaw State University and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kennesaw
Most booked hotels in Kennesaw
Renting a car in Kennesaw
Renting a car in Kennesaw costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.