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

Duluth travel guide

Duluth Tourism | Duluth Guide

You're Going to Love Duluth

With a population of 26,600, Duluth 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 Duluth has to offer.

Where to Eat in Duluth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sugo (10305 Medlock Br. Road, at the Shoppes of St. Ives) and Frankie's The Steakhouse (6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Duluth

Duluth in March
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duluth in March
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Duluth

Plane

When flying to Duluth, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Miami and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duluth. The train journey from Duluth to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $88 for a 8h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 22 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duluth, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Duluth takes 150 miles and will cost you around $22. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

When flying to Duluth, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Miami and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duluth. The train journey from Duluth to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $88 for a 8h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 22 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duluth, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Duluth takes 150 miles and will cost you around $22. From Knoxville, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airlines serving Duluth

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,290 reviews)
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Where to stay in Duluth

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Ne - Duluth By IHG and Best Western Gwinnett Center Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Duluth

Most booked hotels in Duluth

The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
4 stars
Excellent (9, 77 reviews)
$255+
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 272 reviews)
$142+
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 676 reviews)
$117+
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 189 reviews)
$102+
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 316 reviews)
$106+
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 839 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Duluth

Renting a car in Duluth costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Duluth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Duluth is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Duluth costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Duluth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Duluth is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.