Alpharetta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alpharetta
With a population of 57,551, Alpharetta is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alpharetta has to offer.
Where to Eat in Alpharetta
If you’re looking for affordable options, Village Tavern Alpharetta (11555 Rainwater Dr.) and Stone's Cuisine & Cocktails (3719 Old Alabama Rd Ste 200A) are great picks.
When to visit Alpharetta
How to Get to Alpharetta
Plane
When flying to Alpharetta, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alpharetta departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Alpharetta is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Alpharetta. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airports near Alpharetta
Airlines serving Alpharetta
Where to stay in popular areas of Alpharetta
Most booked hotels in Alpharetta
Renting a car in Alpharetta
Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alpharetta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Tesla Model S or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.