Kennesaw travel guide

Kennesaw Tourism | Kennesaw Guide

You're Going to Love Kennesaw

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kennesaw has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kennesaw

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.

When to visit Kennesaw

Kennesaw in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kennesaw in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kennesaw

Plane

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 Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Plane

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 Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kennesaw. The train journey from Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 23 miles from Kennesaw. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Kennesaw

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 Kennesaw

Most booked hotels in Kennesaw

Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 877 reviews)
$138+
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Kennesaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 127 reviews)
$196+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 161 reviews)
$169+
Best Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1849 reviews)
$99+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kennesaw
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 900 reviews)
$117+
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8, 993 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Kennesaw

Renting a car in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kennesaw is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kennesaw is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.