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
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,799 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,150 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $259 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 997 reviews)
$94+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta - Tucker Northlake By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 669 reviews)
$122+
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 554 reviews)
$136+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.7, 678 reviews)
$81+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.5, 502 reviews)
$122+
Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain
3 stars
Good (7.4, 830 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.