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How to get there
Where to stay
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Blue Ridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Blue Ridge

With a population of 1,286, Blue Ridge is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Blue Ridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge in February
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Blue Ridge in February
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blue Ridge in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Blue Ridge, with an average rainfall of 4.4″.

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How to Get to Blue Ridge

Plane

Although Blue Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 51 miles from Blue Ridge. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Blue Ridge departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Blue Ridge. The train journey from Blue Ridge to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Blue Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Blue Ridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Blue Ridge, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Blue Ridge takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Blue Ridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 51 miles from Blue Ridge. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Blue Ridge departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Blue Ridge. The train journey from Blue Ridge to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Blue Ridge is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Blue Ridge. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Blue Ridge, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Blue Ridge takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Blue Ridge

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Blue Ridge

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Blue Ridge

Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Sky Inn- Veteran Owned, New Breakfa and Reid Ridge Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Blue Ridge, with prices from $10 to $707 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Blue Ridge are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Blue Ridge by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Blue Ridge

Most booked hotels in Blue Ridge

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Hampton Inn Blue Ridge
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 413 reviews)
$180+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1006 reviews)
$141+
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Reid Ridge Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.2, 763 reviews)
$105+
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Blue Sky Inn- Veteran Owned, New Breakfa
2 stars
Good (7, 766 reviews)
$87+
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Douglas Inn & Suites, Blue Ridge, Ga
2 stars
Good (6.4, 624 reviews)
$96+
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Americas Best Value Inn Blue Ridge
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 416 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Blue Ridge

Renting a car in Blue Ridge costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Blue Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Blue Ridge is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Blue Ridge costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Blue Ridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Blue Ridge is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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