Marietta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marietta

With a population of 56.579, Marietta is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.

Where to Eat in Marietta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spring (90 Marietta Station Walk) and Cherokee Chophouse (2710 Canton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Marietta

Marietta in August
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marietta in August
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 30h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $85 for a 5h 48m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chattanooga, the bus ride to Marietta takes 201 km and will cost you around $47. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 451 km.

Airlines serving Marietta

Lufthansa
Good (3,731 reviews)
KLM
Good (697 reviews)
SWISS
Good (821 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,495 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,208 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (840 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,228 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,318 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,824 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,416 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (203 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,086 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (734 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,012 reviews)
Finnair
Good (948 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (627 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,337 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marietta

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Atlanta - Marietta - Powers Ferry Rd and Quality Inn Marietta.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marietta

Most booked hotels in Marietta

Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$227+
Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$184+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$220+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$181+
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Sleep Inn & Suites At Kennesaw State University
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$151+

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 $1.83 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 $21.94 and $29.25.