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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cartersville travel guide

Cartersville Tourism | Cartersville Guide

You're Going to Love Cartersville

With a population of 19,731, Cartersville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cartersville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cartersville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Largos (214 E Cherokee Ave) and Table 20 (20 S Wall St) are great picks.

When to visit Cartersville

Cartersville in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cartersville in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cartersville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cartersville, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Cartersville

Plane

Although Cartersville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 35 miles from Cartersville. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree 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 Cartersville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cartersville. The train journey from Cartersville 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 Cartersville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 37 miles from Cartersville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Cartersville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 35 miles from Cartersville. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree 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 Cartersville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cartersville. The train journey from Cartersville 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 Cartersville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 37 miles from Cartersville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airports near Cartersville

PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Cartersville

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cartersville

Average rates range from around $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Cartersville - Emerson Lake Point and Hampton Inn Emerson Lakepoint.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cartersville

Most booked hotels in Cartersville

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Tru by Hilton Cartersville
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 279 reviews)
$133+
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Hampton Inn Emerson Lakepoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 219 reviews)
$130+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cartersville
2 stars
Good (7.3, 106 reviews)
$77+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cartersville
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1272 reviews)
$84+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 301 reviews)
$83+
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Red Roof Inn Cartersville-Emerson/Lakepoint North
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 431 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Cartersville

Renting a car in Cartersville costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Cartersville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cartersville (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. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cartersville, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cartersville costs $47 per day, on average, or $95 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Cartersville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cartersville (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. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cartersville, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Cartersville

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