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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Alpharetta-Atlanta North and Hampton Inn & Suites Alpharetta Roswell.
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.
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day