Marietta travel guide
Marietta Tourism | Marietta Guide
You're Going to Love Marietta
With a population of 56 579, Marietta is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Marietta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Marietta
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chicken and the Egg (800 Whitlock Avenue) and Aspens West Cobb (3625 Dallas Hwy, Ste. 645) are great picks.
When to visit Marietta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marietta in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Marietta, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Marietta
Plane
When flying to Marietta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marietta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £21 for a 4h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 318 km from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including Megabus, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Marietta takes 435 km and will cost you around £41. From Nashville, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 443 km.
Airports near Marietta
Airlines serving Marietta
Where to stay in Marietta
Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Hearth Inn & Suites Marietta and Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marietta
Most booked hotels in Marietta
Hiring a car in Marietta
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Marietta is the Hertz branch at 1551 Cobb Parkway South, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Marietta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. The most frequently booked car type in Marietta is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.