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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.