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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. Stone Mountain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Stone Mountain

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 July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 Columbus and takes around 1h 35m.

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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $31 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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 195 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 290 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 Columbus and takes around 1h 35m.

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 $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $31 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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 195 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 290 miles.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (6,945 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,569 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,888 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,744 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,603 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,936 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,176 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 474 reviews)
$136+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 884 reviews)
$117+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 627 reviews)
$147+
Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 356 reviews)
$146+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.3, 548 reviews)
$83+
Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1020 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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