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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dalton to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Dalton
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″.
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 36 km from Dalton. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dalton departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalton. The train journey from Dalton to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dalton is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 125 km from Dalton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalton, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Dalton takes 459 km and will cost you around $37. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km. Dalton’s bus station is located 11 km from the city center.
Airports near Dalton
Airlines serving Dalton
Where to stay in Dalton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Dalton and Econo Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalton
Most booked hotels in Dalton
Renting a car in Dalton
Renting a car in Dalton costs $57 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Dalton.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dalton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.