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
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 Winnipeg and takes around 3h 01m.
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$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 4h 36m 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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Marietta takes 285 miles and will cost you around C$ 65. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airports near Marietta
Airlines serving Marietta
Where to stay in Marietta
Average rates range from around C$ 253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 197 and up for a 5-star experience. 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$ 1.42 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$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.