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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 25m.

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 $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $73 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 13 miles from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $117 for a journey of 240 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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 25m.

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 $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $73 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 13 miles from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 195 miles and will cost you around $71. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $117 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,948 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,058 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,376 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $254 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 (8.6, 998 reviews)
$93+
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 553 reviews)
$130+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Good (7.8, 680 reviews)
$86+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.7, 609 reviews)
$91+
Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain
3 stars
Good (7.5, 831 reviews)
$102+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta East - Lithonia By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.4, 600 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.