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Where to stay
Renting a car

Hiawassee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hiawassee

With a population of 906, Hiawassee is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hiawassee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hiawassee

Hiawassee in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hiawassee in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hiawassee

Plane

Although Hiawassee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 61 miles from Hiawassee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hiawassee departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hiawassee. The train journey from Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 90 miles from Hiawassee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Hiawassee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 61 miles from Hiawassee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hiawassee departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hiawassee. The train journey from Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 90 miles from Hiawassee. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airports near Hiawassee

GSPGreenville
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Hiawassee

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 Hiawassee

Average rates range from around $262 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $475 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee and Lake Chatuge Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hiawassee

Most booked hotels in Hiawassee

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Hidden Valley B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 126 reviews)
$194+
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Henson Cove Place Bed And Breakfast W-Ca
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 141 reviews)
$146+
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Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 401 reviews)
$142+
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Lake Chatuge Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1248 reviews)
$128+
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The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 489 reviews)
$159+
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Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 219 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in Hiawassee

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hiawassee (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hiawassee (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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