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Where to stay
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Dalton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dalton

With a population of 33,128, Dalton is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dalton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dalton

Dalton in September
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalton in September
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalton 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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Dalton, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Dalton

Plane

Although Dalton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 23 miles from Dalton. 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 Dalton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalton. The train journey from Dalton 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 Dalton is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Dalton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Dalton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles. Dalton’s bus station is located 7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Dalton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 23 miles from Dalton. 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 Dalton departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalton. The train journey from Dalton 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 Dalton is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Dalton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalton, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Dalton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles. Dalton’s bus station is located 7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Dalton

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Dalton

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 Dalton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Days Inn Dalton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dalton

Most booked hotels in Dalton

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Best Western Plus Dalton Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 685 reviews)
$131+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dalton, GA
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1048 reviews)
$113+
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Howard Johnson Dalton
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1076 reviews)
$72+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Dalton
2 stars
Good (7, 499 reviews)
$63+
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Days Inn Dalton
2 stars
Good (6.9, 723 reviews)
$69+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 943 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Dalton

Renting a car in Dalton costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Dalton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dalton (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 Dalton is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dalton costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Dalton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dalton (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 Dalton is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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