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How to get there
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dalton has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Dalton

Miniature Golf
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When to visit Dalton

Dalton in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalton in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 36 km from Dalton. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dalton departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dalton departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 32m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Dalton

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Dalton

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dalton

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

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 (8.3, 799 reviews)
$120+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dalton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 56 reviews)
$157+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dalton, GA
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1250 reviews)
$103+
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Howard Johnson Dalton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1232 reviews)
$72+
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Days Inn Dalton
2 stars
Good (6.9, 899 reviews)
$64+
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Budget Inn
2 stars
Good (6.2, 19 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Dalton

Renting a car in Dalton costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Dalton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dalton costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Dalton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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