With a population of 29,783, Kennesaw is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kennesaw deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Nest Kennesaw (2921 Cherokee St NW Suite 101) and Capers on Main (1635 Old 41 Hwy Nw) are great picks.
Although Kennesaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 20 miles from Kennesaw. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kennesaw departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 4h 36m trip.
Another option to get to Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kennesaw, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Kennesaw takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 285 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites At Kennesaw State University and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw.
Renting a car in Kennesaw costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Kennesaw.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kennesaw (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 Kennesaw is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.