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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke Rise Country Club (4900 Chedworth Dr.) and Rivals On Five (1227 Rockbridge Rd) are great picks.
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 New York and takes around 2h 20m.
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 $29 for a 4h 36m trip.
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.
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 $71. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 215 miles.
Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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 13% 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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stone Mountain, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day
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