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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 12h 50m 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, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Nashville, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 250 miles and will cost you around $90. From Memphis, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 445 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 12h 50m 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, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Nashville, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 250 miles and will cost you around $90. From Memphis, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 445 miles.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,290 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,420 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $70 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 (8.7, 983 reviews)
$89+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.9, 672 reviews)
$114+
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, 457 reviews)
$135+
Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain
3 stars
Good (7.6, 819 reviews)
$90+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.6, 488 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta East - Lithonia By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.3, 589 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.