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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marietta to see all of its attractions.
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.
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.
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 New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 36m trip.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Marietta takes 129 km and will cost you around $67. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 700 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Atlanta - Marietta - Powers Ferry Rd and Quality Inn 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 $1.54 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 $18.41 and $24.54. The most frequently booked car type in Marietta is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.