Roswell travel guide
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You're Going to Love Roswell
With a population of 88,346, Roswell is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Roswell has to offer.
Where to Eat in Roswell
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro VG (70 W. Crossville Rd.) and Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Roswell (10524 Alpharetta Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Big Oak Tavern (1090 Alpharetta St) and Zuzzu (42 Oak Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Roswell.
When to visit Roswell
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Roswell in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Roswell, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Roswell
Plane
When flying to Roswell, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Roswell departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roswell. The train journey from Roswell to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Roswell is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 19 miles from Roswell. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Roswell, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Roswell takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
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Renting a car in Roswell
Renting a car in Roswell costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Roswell.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Roswell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Roswell is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.