Pick up your Atlanta Airport car rental and discover everything that the capital of the state of Georgia has to offer. As well as having played key roles in the Civil War and the battle for Civil Rights in the 1960s, Atlanta is known for its southern hospitality, musical culture and passion for sport. Find out more about the city’s incredible history and how it is looking to the future with its diverse museums and attractions.
To truly understand the importance of Atlanta as the place that mobilised the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and '60s, it’s worth stopping by this informative museum. From authentic newscasts, speeches and videos to photos and personal accounts, the Center for Civil and Human Rights takes you to the heart of the issue. The struggle is put into the context of the broader world in the Human Rights Movement Gallery.
Jump in your Atlanta car rental and take the whole family to the biggest aquarium anywhere in the world. Home to more than 100,000 creatures, you can expect to see everything from whale sharks to albino alligators and California sea lions. A particular highlight is walking through a transparent tunnel with fish and other marine life swimming around you.
Art enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to visit the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, as it houses a number of world-class collections. Soak in the beauty of pieces created by 19th-century French masters and see how diverse American art has been over the last two centuries. Experiencing the museum is also about taking in its architecture, with the building originally designed by Richard Meier and extensions added by Renzo Piano.
After renting a car from Atlanta Airport, you’ll be able to drive to Lake Lanier in around an hour on the I-85. Whether you’re keen to set out on hiking trails, play a round of mini golf or hit the water slides, there’s plenty to do in this expansive reservoir. The islands on the lake have their own entertainment from zip lining to beach areas to help you pass the time. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club is on the site where these sports were hosted during the 1996 Olympic Games.
Crossing over state lines is no issue and it’s worth driving into Tennessee via the I-75 to get to Chattanooga. It’ll take just under two hours and you’ll be greeted by a city in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The best way to see this area is with a ride on the Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain to Ruby Falls and Rock City, with stunning views throughout. It’s thought that Ruby Falls is 30 million years old.
Georgia’s answer to the Grand Canyon lies just two hours and ten minutes’ drive away in your Atlanta car rental via the I-185. Hike the trails of the Providence Canyon State Park and marvel at the geological formations and the vibrant natural oranges, reds and purples of the terrain in this area. With 16 canyons in total, there’s no shortage of places to explore and you’re bound to find an area devoid of other people.
Roads in Atlanta are easily navigable, so a hatchback or a saloon car will suffice.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Yes, sections of I-75, I-575 and I-85 are tolled.
May, with an average 291 hours of sunlight.
December, with 147 mm of rain on average.
Atlanta Film Festival, Atlanta Caribbean Carnival, Stone Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games