Alpharetta travel guide

Alpharetta Tourism | Alpharetta Guide

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

Alpharetta in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alpharetta in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Dallas and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 36m 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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 80 miles and will cost you around $74. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 435 miles.

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 Dallas and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 36m 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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alpharetta, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Alpharetta takes 80 miles and will cost you around $74. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 435 miles.

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alpharetta

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Alpharetta-Atlanta North and Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alpharetta

Most booked hotels in Alpharetta

The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9, 243 reviews)
$176+
Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 751 reviews)
$115+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Alpharetta
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 544 reviews)
$126+
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 392 reviews)
$125+
Sonesta Es Suites Atlanta Alpharetta Avalon
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 810 reviews)
$117+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Alpharetta
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1066 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.