Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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

Marietta in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marietta in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 73 for a 12h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 26 km from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Marietta takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 98 for a journey of 314 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 73 for a 12h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 26 km from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Marietta takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 98 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Marietta

PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Marietta

Lufthansa
Good (7,421 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,741 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,936 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,921 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,343 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,173 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,491 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,119 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,256 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,924 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,006 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 Near Dobbins Arb.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marietta

Most booked hotels in Marietta

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Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Sleep Inn & Suites At Kennesaw State University
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 118+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 165+
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Renting 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 rent a car in Marietta is the Hertz branch at 1551 Cobb Parkway South, which is 7 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Marietta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.38 and C$ 20.50. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car 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 rent a car in Marietta is the Hertz branch at 1551 Cobb Parkway South, which is 7 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Marietta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.38 and C$ 20.50. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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