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 Boston and takes around 2h 43m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Boston and takes around 2h 43m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Alpharetta

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,013 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,412 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,405 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,221 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,768 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,107 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,352 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,261 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 178% 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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The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9, 321 reviews)
$254+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Roswell, GA
3 stars
Excellent (9, 227 reviews)
$142+
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Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 766 reviews)
$87+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 139 reviews)
$102+
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Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 555 reviews)
$120+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta / Alpharetta / Windward Parkway
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 600 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alpharetta

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

Supplier choice

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate
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