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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Alpharetta

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,848 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,281 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 $47 to $382 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alpharetta are about 205% 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, 227 reviews)
$153+
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Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 766 reviews)
$113+
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The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 323 reviews)
$299+
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Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 554 reviews)
$119+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 598 reviews)
$92+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Roswell
4 stars
Good (7.8, 323 reviews)
$97+
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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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alpharetta

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Full-size

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact SUV
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