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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 48m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 180 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 48m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Alpharetta

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Alpharetta

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 $46 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 173% 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, 224 reviews)
$119+
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Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 756 reviews)
$102+
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The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 317 reviews)
$280+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 134 reviews)
$108+
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Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 544 reviews)
$117+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 591 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alpharetta

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy
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