Atlanta, Georgia, USA travel guide
The world's busiest airport by passenger traffic and number of landings and take-offs since 1999, Atlanta International Airport in Atlantic Georgia moves a lot of people! It serves a whopping 88 million passengers per year to and from destinations all over the world. Known as Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, it's an international gateway to the United States with regular connections to South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. No matter where you fly in from, transportation around Atlanta is easy upon your arrival with an Atlanta Airport car hire.
Known as the vanguard of the New South, Atlanta, Georgia is well worth a few days visit even if you are just planning to pass through in Atlanta Airport. The city balances southern traditions with sleek modernism. Home of the Georgia Peach, Stone Mountain, and a thriving city full of skyscrapers and an active nightlife. Reserve a car hire from Atlanta Airport to set out and explore the sights of the city.
- Local time in Atlanta, Georgia, USA:
- GMT-5
- Population of Atlanta, Georgia, USA:
- 540,922
Tourist attractions at Atlanta, Georgia, USA
World of Coca Cola
Located in Atlanta's Centennial Park Area is a museum where you can learn the history of the world's most iconic brand. Visit the World of Coca Cola museum for plenty of samples and a nice tour through the history of the product and its entire memorabilia.
The Georgia Aquarium
Before you leave Centennial Park visit Atlanta's famous Aquarium. The world's largest aquarium by volume of water, this is sure to be an experience of a lifetime! The Georgia Aquarium offers visitors the experience of swimming with the biggest fish in the sea, the whale shark!
Grant Park
Spend an afternoon in the oldest park in Atlanta. Here you can visit Zoo Atlanta and the Historic Oakland Cemetery, where more than 3,900 confederate soldiers are buried. It is also the final resting place for Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell and golf legend Bobby Jones.
Recommended daytrips from Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Six Flags Over Georgia
Get out of Atlanta and head half an hour west to Austell for a day at the popular theme park, Six Flags Over Georgia. Take a ride on Goliath, the tallest roller coaster in the Southeast.
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain is by far one of Georgia most distinguishing attractions. Just half an hour to the east of the city, Stone Mountain is worth a daytrip to hike up the mountain for the view, or skip the hike and just take a cable car to the top.
Helen
Fans of German beer will be familiar with the largest and longest Oktoberfest in the Southeast, visit the quaint town of Helen and you will think you've landed in an Alpine village. Also nearby is the Unicoi State Park and Anna Ruby Falls.
Local conditions for Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Thu, 24 May 2012 08:50:00 -0400
Thursday at 08:00 EDT:
white cloud. 21°C (70°F)
Temperature: 21°C (70°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Relative Humidity: 73%, Pressure: 1014mb, rising, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Thursday
Sunny, Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 21°C (70°F)
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 21°C (70°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 38%, Sunrise: 06:30EDT, Sunset: 20:38EDT
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 33°C (91°F), Min Temp: 22°C (72°F)
Max Temp: 33°C (91°F), Min Temp: 22°C (72°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 40%, Sunrise: 06:30EDT, Sunset: 20:39EDT
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 34°C (93°F), Min Temp: 23°C (73°F)
Max Temp: 34°C (93°F), Min Temp: 23°C (73°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1019mb, Humidity: 36%, Sunrise: 06:29EDT, Sunset: 20:39EDT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport
- Airport code:
- ATL
- Phone number:
- (404) 209 1700 or 530 7300
- Address:
- 6000 North Terminal Parkway Suite 435, Georgia, Atlanta, United States
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Atlanta:
- Atlanta city || 10 Miles / 16 km / 30 minutes by rental car from Downtown Atlanta
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Atlanta Airport you can find counters for main car hire companies in Atlanta Airport. These car rental companies include:
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar Rent a Car
- Enterprise
- Hartsfield-Jackson Rental Car Center
- Hertz
- National/Alamo
- Thrifty
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Airlines providing airport services to Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Air Canada Jazz
- Air France
- AirTran
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Continental
- Delta
- Frontier
- GeorgiaSkies
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Lufthansa
- Spirit Airlines
- United Airlines
- United Express
- US Airways
- Vision Airlines
