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Where to stay
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Greensboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greensboro

With a population of 3,359, Greensboro is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Greensboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Greensboro

Greensboro in October
Estimated hotel price
$295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greensboro in October
Estimated hotel price
$295
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Greensboro

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 68 miles from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree 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 Greensboro departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro 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 Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 70 miles from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 68 miles from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree 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 Greensboro departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro 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 Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 70 miles from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airports near Greensboro

PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
AGSAugusta Bush Field

Airlines serving Greensboro

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 Greensboro

Average rates range from around $509 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $719 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Greensboro

Most booked hotels in Greensboro

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The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 60 reviews)
$719+
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Tru by Hilton Greensboro Lake Oconee
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 187 reviews)
$139+
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Quality Inn and Suites near Lake Oconee
2 stars
Good (7.7, 246 reviews)
$93+
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Holiday Lodge - Greensboro/Lake Oconee
2 stars
Okay (5, 107 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Greensboro

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Greensboro (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.

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Greensboro (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.

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