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Dawsonville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dawsonville

With a population of 2,525, Dawsonville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dawsonville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dawsonville

Dawsonville in November
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dawsonville in November
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dawsonville in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Dawsonville, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.

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How to Get to Dawsonville

Plane

Although Dawsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), which is located 57 miles from Dawsonville. 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 Dawsonville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dawsonville. The train journey from Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 48 miles from Dawsonville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Dawsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), which is located 57 miles from Dawsonville. 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 Dawsonville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dawsonville. The train journey from Dawsonville 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 Dawsonville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 48 miles from Dawsonville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airports near Dawsonville

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Dawsonville

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 popular areas of Dawsonville

Most booked hotels in Dawsonville

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dawsonville
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 201 reviews)
$169+
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Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9, 264 reviews)
$207+
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Namaste Inn & Suites Dawsonville
2 stars
Good (7.7, 44 reviews)
$137+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.5, 352 reviews)
$112+
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Motel 6 Dawsonville Ga North Ga Premium Outlets
2 stars
Good (6.4, 467 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Dawsonville

Renting a car in Dawsonville costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Dawsonville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dawsonville (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 Dawsonville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dawsonville costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Dawsonville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dawsonville (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 Dawsonville is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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