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Roswell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roswell

With a population of 88,346, Roswell is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Roswell deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Roswell

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Where to Eat in Roswell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro VG (70 W. Crossville Rd.) and Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Roswell (10524 Alpharetta Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Big Oak Tavern (1090 Alpharetta St) and Bask Steakhouse (1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Roswell.

When to visit Roswell

Roswell in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roswell in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Roswell in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Roswell, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Roswell

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roswell. The train journey from Roswell 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 Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 19 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roswell. The train journey from Roswell 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 Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 19 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airports near Roswell

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

Airlines serving Roswell

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 popular areas of Roswell

Most booked hotels in Roswell

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Roswell, GA
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 203 reviews)
$144+
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Hyatt House Atlanta/Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (9, 826 reviews)
$133+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Alpharetta/Roswell
2 stars
Excellent (9, 109 reviews)
$143+
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Hyatt Place Atlanta/Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 932 reviews)
$138+
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The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 296 reviews)
$263+
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Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 693 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Roswell

Renting a car in Roswell costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Roswell (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. The most frequently booked car type in Roswell is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Roswell costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Roswell (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. The most frequently booked car type in Roswell is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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