Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alpharetta travel guide

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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, Foundation Social Eatery (55 Roswell St Suite 100) and Rumi's Kitchen - Avalon (7105 Avalon Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Alpharetta

Alpharetta in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alpharetta in December
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $34 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Columbus, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 110 miles and will cost you around $45. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $34 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Columbus, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 110 miles and will cost you around $45. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Alpharetta

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Alpharetta

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alpharetta

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta and Extended Stay America Select Suites - Atlanta - Alpharetta - Rock Mill Rd.. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Alpharetta, with prices from $50 to $554 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alpharetta are about 162% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Alpharetta by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Alpharetta

Most booked hotels in Alpharetta

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Roswell, GA
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 227 reviews)
$131+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (9, 135 reviews)
$102+
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The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 321 reviews)
$250+
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Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 552 reviews)
$116+
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Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 487 reviews)
$89+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 591 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alpharetta

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Standard

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate SUV
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