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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marietta to see all of its attractions.

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

Marietta in February
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marietta in February
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 32h 50m.

Train

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.

Bus

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.

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 32h 50m.

Train

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Marietta

Lufthansa
Good (7,162 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,825 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,897 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,523 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,874 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,147 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,314 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (376 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,433 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$222+
Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$149+
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$181+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
DoubleTree By Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$205+
Baymont Inn & Suites Kennesaw
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$133+

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 $1.54 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.

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.