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

Marietta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marietta

With a population of 56,579, Marietta 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marietta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Marietta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tin Lizzy's - East Cobb (4475 Roswell Rd) and Mac's Chophouse (19 N Park Sq NE) are great picks.

When to visit Marietta

Marietta in November
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marietta in November
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marietta in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Marietta, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Marietta

Plane

When flying to Marietta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Marietta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $71 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 16 miles from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Marietta takes 165 miles and will cost you around $58. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Marietta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Marietta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $71 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 16 miles from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Marietta takes 165 miles and will cost you around $58. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Marietta

PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Marietta

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Marietta

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Atlanta - Marietta - Powers Ferry Rd and Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Marietta Near Dobbins Arb.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marietta

Most booked hotels in Marietta

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Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1390 reviews)
$106+
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Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw
3 stars
Excellent (9, 190 reviews)
$117+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 389 reviews)
$109+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta Cobb Galleria
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1482 reviews)
$119+
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Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1720 reviews)
$114+
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Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1202 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Marietta

Renting a car in Marietta costs $51 per day, on average, or $203 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Marietta is the Hertz branch at 1551 Cobb Parkway South, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Marietta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marietta, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Marietta costs $51 per day, on average, or $203 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Marietta is the Hertz branch at 1551 Cobb Parkway South, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Marietta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marietta, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Marietta

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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