Stone Mountain travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stone Mountain
With a population of 5,802, Stone Mountain is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stone Mountain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Stone Mountain
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke Rise Country Club (4900 Chedworth Dr.) and Rivals On Five (1227 Rockbridge Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Stone Mountain
How to Get to Stone Mountain
Plane
When flying to Stone Mountain, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 13 miles from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 150 miles and will cost you around $27. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airports near Stone Mountain
Airlines serving Stone Mountain
Where to stay in Stone Mountain
Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain and Comfort Inn & Suites at Stone Mountain.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain
Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain
Renting a car in Stone Mountain
Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Stone Mountain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.