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 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alpharetta departs from Miami and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $56 for a 12h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 37 km from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, 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 266 km and will cost you around $26. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Alpharetta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alpharetta departs from Miami and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $56 for a 12h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 37 km from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, 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 266 km and will cost you around $26. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Alpharetta

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 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 $49 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 181% 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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The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 321 reviews)
$296+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 135 reviews)
$102+
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Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 554 reviews)
$128+
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Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 487 reviews)
$93+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 591 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alpharetta, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alpharetta, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Alpharetta

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$38/day

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