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

Helen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Helen

With a population of 532, Helen 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 Helen to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Helen

Helen in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helen in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Helen in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Helen, with an average rainfall of 4.9″.

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How to Get to Helen

Plane

Although Helen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 78 miles from Helen. Greenville 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 Helen departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Helen is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 75 miles from Helen. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Helen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 78 miles from Helen. Greenville 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 Helen departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Helen is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 75 miles from Helen. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Helen

GSPGreenville
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Helen

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,778 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,127 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
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Where to stay in Helen

Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Helen By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Helen, with prices from $63 to $599 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Helen are about 156% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Helen by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Helen

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Valhalla Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 459 reviews)
$227+
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Sylvan Valley Lodge and Cellars
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 302 reviews)
$83+
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Riverbend Motel & Cabins
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2616 reviews)
$121+
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SureStay by Best Western Helen Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1510 reviews)
$101+
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Alpine Village Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2529 reviews)
$107+
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Baymont by Wyndham Helen
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 2115 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Helen

Renting a car in Helen costs $49 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Helen.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Helen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Helen costs $49 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Helen.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Helen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.