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. 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
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 15 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Marietta from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 14m.
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$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about C$ 84 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marietta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 16 miles from Marietta. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Montgomery, the bus ride to Marietta takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 47. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 102 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airports near Marietta
Airlines serving Marietta
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
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 4 miles 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$ 15.47 and C$ 20.62. The most frequently booked car type in Marietta is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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