Georgia
Georgia pairs Atlanta's civil rights history and Southern cooking with the shaded squares and slower pace of Savannah on the coast.
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Atlanta is Georgia's largest city. Hartsfield-Jackson is one of the busiest airports in the world, and MARTA rail runs from the airport into Downtown and Midtown. Spend a day at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Sweet Auburn, which covers the civil rights movement, and another at the Georgia Aquarium in Downtown. Southern dishes such as fried chicken and shrimp and grits are common across the city.
Savannah, founded in 1733, sits on the coast about 4 hours from Atlanta by car. Its historic district has shaded squares, old brick houses and River Street along the Savannah River, and it suits a slower trip built around walking. Tybee Island is also on the coast, and you need a car to reach it. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons, since summers are hot and humid. Decide whether you want one city or both before you book, because the drive between them takes most of a half day.
Georgia in five
- Get a MARTA Breeze card at the airportMARTA rail runs from Hartsfield-Jackson airport into downtown and Midtown. Buy a Breeze card at the station fare machines and load your fare on it.Atlanta
- Rent a car for Savannah and the coastSavannah is about 4 hours by car from Atlanta. Its historic squares are walkable, but a car is the easy way to reach the coast and day trips from the city.Savannah
- Set up an eSIM before you landYou need mobile data for maps and rideshare from the first hour. Set up an eSIM before the flight so you do not wait in a shop queue at the airport.Phones and eSIM
- Tip 15 to 20 percent at restaurantsTipping at sit-down restaurants is expected, and taxi and rideshare drivers are tipped too. Check the bill first, since large groups are often charged a gratuity.
- Add sales tax to every shelf priceSales tax is added at the register, so the price on a shelf or menu is not the total you pay. Budget a little above the sticker price for shopping.
Neighborhoods
Atlanta
Georgia's capital pairs civil rights landmarks with Southern barbecue and the BeltLine, a 22-mile loop trail built on a former rail corridor.
Savannah
Savannah is a Georgia port city known for shaded squares, a cobbled riverfront and antebellum houses, best seen on foot over a few days.
Things to do in Georgia
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Need to know
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Entry
- ESTA online for visa-waiver passports; other passports need a US visa Read more
- Emergency
- 911 police, fire and ambulance
- Tipping
- 15 to 20 percent at sit-down restaurants; also for taxis
- Time
- UTC-5 (Eastern), UTC-4 with daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, quiet
- FebruaryCool, quiet
- MarchSpring blooms
- AprilMild, spring
- MayWarm, pleasant
- JuneHot, humid
- JulyHot, storms
- AugustHot, humid
- SeptemberWarm, quieter
- OctoberAutumn color
- NovemberMild, fall
- DecemberHoliday lights
Right now in Georgia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Wind
- 18 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Georgia
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Monday, November 2
- Today24°15°2%Monday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Tue27°16°7%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Wed26°19°62%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 62%.
- Thu29°18°62%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 62%.
- Fri23°17°10%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 23°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat24°13°7%Saturday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Sun22°13°13%Sunday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 13%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
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Day trips by train
- Savannahabout 3.5 to 4 hours by carA historic port city of squares and riverfront streets, best as an overnight.Read the guide
- Stone Mountainabout 30 to 40 min by carA granite mountain with a large carving on its face and a park with walking trails.
- Athensabout 1 to 1.5 hours by carA college town with the University of Georgia campus and a live music scene.
Before you go to Georgia
Rules for Georgia, checked
- Travelers from visa-waiver countries apply for an ESTA online before flying; others need a US visa. Check the official CBP site first.Source
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Georgia.
- Bars and liquor stores ask for ID at the door and at the counter; carry your passport or a photo ID.
- Sales tax is added at the register, so the shelf price is not the final price.
Plan around Georgia
The big city base for a Georgia trip
Read the guideSavannahHistoric squares and the old port city
Read the guideGetting aroundMARTA rail, the airport and when to rent a car
Read the guideVisas and entryESTA, entry rules and the official sources
Read the guideWhere to stayNeighborhoods, prices and types of stay
Read the guideMoney and costsHow to pay, tip and budget a trip
Read the guideGeorgia FAQ
How do you get from Atlanta airport to downtown?
Take MARTA rail from Hartsfield-Jackson airport to downtown or Midtown, paying with a Breeze card. A taxi or rideshare is the other option, but traffic can make it slower at rush hour.
How many days do you need in Atlanta?
Two to three days covers downtown, Midtown and a walk through Sweet Auburn. Add a day for Stone Mountain or Athens, which are easiest to reach by car.
Do you need a car in Savannah?
Not for the historic squares, which are walkable. A car helps for the coast and day trips, and parking in the old town can be tight.
How far is Savannah from Atlanta?
About 4 hours by car. Driving makes sense if you plan to see both cities on one trip.
When is the best time to visit Georgia?
April, May and October have mild weather in Atlanta. Summer is hot and humid, with afternoon storms.