Duluth travel guide

Duluth Tourism | Duluth Guide

You're Going to Love Duluth

With a population of 26,600, Duluth is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Duluth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Duluth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Duluth (5800 State Bridge Rd) and Sugo (10305 Medlock Br. Road, at the Shoppes of St. Ives) are great picks.

When to visit Duluth

Duluth in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duluth in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Duluth

Plane

When flying to Duluth, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duluth. The train journey from Duluth 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 Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 22 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duluth, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Duluth 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 Duluth, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Duluth. The train journey from Duluth 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 Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 22 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duluth, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Duluth takes 285 miles and will cost you around $29. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airlines serving Duluth

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 popular areas of Duluth

Most booked hotels in Duluth

Brick Lodge Atlanta/Norcross
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1023 reviews)
$75+
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta/Duluth/Gwinnett
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1282 reviews)
$106+
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
4 stars
Good (7.9, 588 reviews)
$142+
Sonesta Select Atlanta Norcross I 85
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1558 reviews)
$78+
Quality Inn Duluth - Atlanta Northeast
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1097 reviews)
$71+
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1445 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Duluth

Renting a car in Duluth costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Duluth (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 Duluth is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Venza or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Duluth costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Duluth (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 Duluth is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Venza or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.