Atlanta travel guide
Atlanta Tourism | Atlanta Guide
You're Going to Love Atlanta
With a population of 420,003, Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Atlanta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Atlanta
Buckhead is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Atlanta. These include popular favourites such as Blue Ridge Grill (1261 West Paces Ferry Road), The Capital Grille - Buckhead, Atlanta (255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE) and La Grotta (2637 Peachtree Rd. NE). If you’re looking for affordable options, JCT Kitchen and Bar (1198 Howell Mill Rd, Ste 18) and Buckhead Diner - PRIORITY SEATING (3073 Piedmont Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bon Ton (674 Myrtle St NE) and El Viñedo Local (730 Peachtree St NE Suite 100) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Atlanta.
When to visit Atlanta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Atlanta in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 135 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Atlanta, with an average rainfall of 86 mm.
How to Get to Atlanta
Plane
Atlanta is served by 2 airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK). The closest to the city centre of Atlanta is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, which is located 13 km from the city centre. Further away is Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree, 16 km from the centre of Atlanta. The shortest flight to Atlanta from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 19h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Atlanta. The train journey from Atlanta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around AED 151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 95 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Atlanta is called Atlanta Peachtree, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Atlanta, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Atlanta takes 402 km and will cost you around AED 114. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about AED 103 for a journey of 587 km. The most popular bus station is Atlanta Civic Center Bus stop, located 1.1 km from the city centre of Atlanta. Atlanta Arts Center Tower - Marta Station is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airports near Atlanta
Airlines serving Atlanta
Where to stay in Atlanta
From 5-star hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta to great affordable options like the Sonesta Es Suites Atlanta - Perimeter Center North, Atlanta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 515 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,207 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Atlanta Galleria Ballpark and Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport North. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Atlanta, with prices from AED 219 to AED 1,899 per night. Buckhead is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Atlanta are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection, AC Hotel by Marriott Atlanta Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is AED 299.
Midtown - Stonehurst Place, Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center and Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta- Midtown/Peachtree at 17th have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Midtown will cost you about AED 422 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Atlanta
Most booked hotels in Atlanta
Hiring a car in Atlanta
Hiring a car in Atlanta costs AED 166 per day, on average, or AED 497 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Atlanta is the Routes Car & Truck Rentals branch at 2144 Sullivan Road, which is 16 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 3.57 per litre in Atlanta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 42.75 and AED 57.00. The most frequently booked car type in Atlanta is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.