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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Marietta has to offer.
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 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Marietta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marietta. The train journey from Marietta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around RM 196 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 124 for a 4h 36m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marietta, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Marietta takes 459 km and will cost you around RM 229. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about RM 134 for a journey of 587 km.
Airports near Marietta
Airlines serving Marietta
Where to stay in Marietta
Average rates range from around RM 919 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 623 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
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 RM 4.93 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 RM 59.05 and RM 78.73. The most frequently booked car type in Marietta is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.