Atlanta Car Rental

Parking in Atlanta

• There are around 180 parking garages and lots across Downtown Atlanta. Opening hours and rates vary between locations.
• There are more than 2,400 on-street metered parking spaces across the city of Atlanta, which can be paid for using coins, cards or smartphone apps.
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium has more than 20,000 parking spots within 20 minutes’ walking distance of the stadium. If you’re visiting for a sporting event, the Home Depot Backyard is a spot for tailgating fans. Non-event parking is available at the nearby Georgia World Congress Center.

Key roads in Atlanta

• Interstate 20 (I-20) crosses east to west through central Atlanta, heading west across the Alabama state line into Birmingham and east towards Augusta.
• Interstate 75 (I-75) runs north to south via Downtown Atlanta, traveling into Macon, en route to Florida in the south. Northwards, it heads into Tennessee.
• Interstate 85 (I-85) skirts Downtown and winds northeast into South Carolina. Southwest, it travels into Montgomery.

How to get from Atlanta to Savannah

Savannah is the state’s oldest city, found on Georgia’s eastern coast, and can be reached from Atlanta in around three and a half hours.

1. Leave Downtown Atlanta via I-75 S.
2. Keep left to remain on this route until Exit 165.
3. Take the exit to merge onto I-16 E.
4. Stay on this route for 164 miles.
5. Use Exit 167B to merge onto Montgomery Street.
6. Take a left onto Turner Boulevard.
7. Then a right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard to arrive.

Atlanta to Nashville

Nashville is less than a four-hour drive from Atlanta. To get to Music City, follow I-50 N and eventually take I-24 W to arrive.

Atlanta to Augusta

Following I-20 East, the city of Augusta is just over a two-hour drive away from Atlanta. Take in scenic views of the Oconee National Forest during your journey.

What to see and do in Atlanta

World of Coca-Cola

Discover the history of the world’s most famous soft drink at the World of Coca-Cola Museum. Reopened in 2007 after relocation, you can learn about how it became a cultural phenomenon through interactive exhibits and sample more than 100 thirst-quenching beverages during your tour.

SkyView Atlanta

Atlanta’s giant Ferris wheel towers 20 stories above Downtown and offers amazing views of Atlanta’s sprawling cityscape and beyond. Located next to the 22-acre Centennial Olympic Park, visit the wheel at night, when it’s illuminated, for one of the most striking sights you’ll see during your trip.

Fox Theater

Looking to take in the arts while you’re visiting ‘Hotlanta’? The Fox Theater has been wowing audiences with musicals, comedy shows, concerts and plays since 1929. With more than 300 shows scheduled each year, it’s a must-visit. Find it on Peachtree Street in the city’s Midtown area. 

Atlanta’s best hotels

The Whitley, Atlanta Buckhead

Stay at the Whitley to enjoy amazing views of Atlanta’s glittering skyline. Enjoy pool facilities and stay close to the chic Buckhead area and its equally upscale shopping malls and restaurants.

Loews Atlanta Hotel

Midtown is one of Atlanta’s cultural hubs and you can stay in the heart of this vibrant district at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. With more than 400 plush guestrooms and more than 40 delightful suites, this hotel perfectly mixes location with luxury.

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

If it’s five-star luxury you’re looking for, look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. You’re close to many of the major attractions, including Piedmont Park, and on-site there are health club and spa facilities.

Atlanta’s best places to eat

Bones Restaurant

Sample succulent dishes at one of Atlanta’s finest steakhouses: Bones. Serving mouthwatering dry-age porterhouse steaks, mouth-watering shrimp cocktails, and delicious lobster dishes – you’ll never forget your meal here. Find it on Piedmont Road NE, near Buckhead Village.

Canoe

For cosmopolitan dining that’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly, Canoe – a 15-minute drive from Downtown Atlanta – offers one of the best menus around. With brunches including large baskets of freshly baked pastries, as well a wide collection of dinner dishes, everyone is catered for.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Signature rib plates, hickory wood-smoked steaks and baskets packed with delicious fries, the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q menu includes everything a BBQ lover needs. Visit with friends and gorge on one of their famous platters. Find it on DeKalb Avenue NE.

Atlanta’s best day trips

Sweetwater Creek State Park

Some 2,549 acres of lush wilderness, rocky landscapes and woodland trails await at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Only a 25-minute drive from Atlanta in your rental car, there are also camping facilities and picnic sites.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Discover one of the best-preserved Civil War battlegrounds in America at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Just 25 minutes from Atlanta, you can visit the museum and explore the many monuments and artifacts on display.

Chattahoochee National Forest

Head north for 90 minutes to reach Chattahoochee National Forest. At more than eight times the size of Atlanta, this vast, wild and green wilderness is easy to visit in your rental car.