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

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. 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

When to visit Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $32 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 Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 21 km from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 241 km and will cost you around $58. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Stone Mountain, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $32 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 Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 21 km from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Ace and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 241 km and will cost you around $58. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 km.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,691 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,179 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,433 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $63 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites at Stone Mountain.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 981 reviews)
$83+
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 542 reviews)
$95+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.9, 668 reviews)
$99+
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 454 reviews)
$136+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.4, 483 reviews)
$105+
Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1083 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.