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

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Activities & attractions in Stone Mountain

Collectible & Antique Chair Gallery
Museums•Historical

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in January
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 160 miles and will cost you around $72. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 180 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 160 miles and will cost you around $72. From Montgomery, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Stone Mountain

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (7,070 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,340 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,877 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,795 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,726 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,450 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,227 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,358 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (347 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,022 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 903 reviews)
$119+
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Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Excellent (8, 631 reviews)
$148+
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Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 368 reviews)
$199+
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Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain
3 stars
Good (7.4, 771 reviews)
$122+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.2, 554 reviews)
$83+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1032 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Stone Mountain is Full-size (Kia Optima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Stone Mountain

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

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