Stone Mountain travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stone Mountain

With a population of 5,802, Stone Mountain is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stone Mountain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stone Mountain

If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke Rise Country Club (4900 Chedworth Dr.) and Rivals On Five (1227 Rockbridge Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stone Mountain in February
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stone Mountain

Plane

When flying to Stone Mountain, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Miami and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 21 km from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 459 km and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

When flying to Stone Mountain, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stone Mountain departs from Miami and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stone Mountain. The train journey from Stone Mountain to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stone Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 21 km from Stone Mountain. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stone Mountain, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Stone Mountain takes 459 km and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 587 km.

Airlines serving Stone Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stone Mountain

Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain and Comfort Inn & Suites at Stone Mountain.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stone Mountain

Most booked hotels in Stone Mountain

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 761 reviews)
$124+
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 491 reviews)
$123+
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 370 reviews)
$151+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucker/Northlake
2 stars
Good (7.4, 609 reviews)
$77+
Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta - Perimeter Center East
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1533 reviews)
$150+
Days Inn by Wyndham Atlanta Stone Mountain
2 stars
Good (6.6, 638 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Stone Mountain

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Stone Mountain (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 Stone Mountain is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stone Mountain costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Stone Mountain.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Stone Mountain (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 Stone Mountain is Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.