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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stone Mountain travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stone Mountain has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Stone Mountain

Collectible & Antique Chair Gallery
Museums•Historical

Where to Eat in Stone Mountain

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke Rise Country Club (4900 Chedworth Dr.) and The Commons Restaurant (4021 Lakeview Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain in May
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in May
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 Detroit and takes around 1h 59m.

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 $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 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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 150 miles and will cost you around $25. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 195 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 Detroit and takes around 1h 59m.

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 $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 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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 150 miles and will cost you around $25. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Stone Mountain

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $128 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 923 reviews)
$117+
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Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Excellent (8, 639 reviews)
$132+
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Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, 389 reviews)
$195+
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Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain
3 stars
Good (7.4, 782 reviews)
$116+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.2, 561 reviews)
$79+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.1, 1044 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Stone Mountain

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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