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 December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alpharetta in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $39 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 Hertz and Kyte, 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 $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 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 Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alpharetta. The train journey from Alpharetta to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $39 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 Hertz and Kyte, 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 $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airlines serving Alpharetta

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 Roswell.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alpharetta

Most booked hotels in Alpharetta

The Hotel at Avalon Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 180 reviews)
$211+
Even Hotel Alpharetta - Avalon Area, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 673 reviews)
$124+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 428 reviews)
$125+
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 292 reviews)
$120+
Sonesta Es Suites Atlanta Alpharetta Avalon
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 780 reviews)
$110+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Alpharetta
2 stars
Good (7.6, 887 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Alpharetta

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alpharetta costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Alpharetta.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Alpharetta is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.