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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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marietta in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Tampa and takes around 1h 31m.

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 $60 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 Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Marietta takes 150 miles and will cost you around $58. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 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 Tampa and takes around 1h 31m.

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 $60 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 Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Marietta takes 150 miles and will cost you around $58. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Marietta

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Marietta

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,052 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska 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 (8.9, 1422 reviews)
$113+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta Cobb Galleria
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1493 reviews)
$121+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Cumberland/Galleria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 159 reviews)
$152+
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Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1732 reviews)
$137+
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Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1219 reviews)
$76+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1014 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Marietta

Renting a car in Marietta costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Marietta is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Marietta costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Marietta.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Marietta is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Marietta

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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