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When to visit
How to get there
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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marietta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Marietta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chicken and the Egg (800 Whitlock Avenue) and Aspens West Cobb (3625 Dallas Hwy, Ste. 645) are great picks.

When to visit Marietta

Marietta in September
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marietta in September
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 Cincinnati and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Macon, the bus ride to Marietta takes 95 miles and will cost you around $88. From Columbus, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 110 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 Cincinnati and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m 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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Macon, the bus ride to Marietta takes 95 miles and will cost you around $88. From Columbus, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Marietta

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

Airlines serving Marietta

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Marietta

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wyndham Garden Marietta Atlanta North and Super 8 by Wyndham Marietta/West/Atl Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marietta

Most booked hotels in Marietta

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Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw
3 stars
Excellent (9, 183 reviews)
$158+
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Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1272 reviews)
$132+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta Cobb Galleria
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1407 reviews)
$142+
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Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1662 reviews)
$133+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Smyrna, GA
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1005 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1075 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Marietta

Renting a car in Marietta costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marietta, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Marietta costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marietta, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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