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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.

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Activities & attractions in Stone Mountain

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

Stone Mountain in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 New York and takes around 2h 20m.

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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 215 miles.

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 New York and takes around 2h 20m.

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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,324 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,836 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,301 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,666 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 466 reviews)
$122+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 871 reviews)
$119+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Excellent (8, 622 reviews)
$152+
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 351 reviews)
$195+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.3, 542 reviews)
$79+
Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1015 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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