Dunwoody travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunwoody

With a population of 46,267, Dunwoody 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dunwoody has to offer.

Where to Eat in Dunwoody

If you’re looking for affordable options, Novo Cucina (5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Road) and Seasons 52 - Perimeter (90 Perimeter Ctr W) are great picks.

When to visit Dunwoody

Dunwoody in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunwoody in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunwoody

Plane

When flying to Dunwoody, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dunwoody departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunwoody. The train journey from Dunwoody to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunwoody is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 13 miles from Dunwoody. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunwoody, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Dunwoody takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dunwoody, you’ll arrive at Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dunwoody departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunwoody. The train journey from Dunwoody to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunwoody is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 13 miles from Dunwoody. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunwoody, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Dunwoody takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airlines serving Dunwoody

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunwoody

Most booked hotels in Dunwoody

Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center/Dunwoody
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 52 reviews)
$201+
Hyatt House Atlanta/Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1791 reviews)
$148+
AC Hotel By Marriott Atlanta Perimeter
3 stars
Excellent (9, 401 reviews)
$150+
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1781 reviews)
$125+
Sonesta Es Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1098 reviews)
$110+
Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta - Perimeter Center East
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1488 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Dunwoody

Renting a car in Dunwoody costs $42 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Dunwoody.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dunwoody (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 Dunwoody is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dunwoody costs $42 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Dunwoody.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dunwoody (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 Dunwoody is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.