McDonough travel guide
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You're Going to Love McDonough
With a population of 22,084, McDonough 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 McDonough has to offer.
Where to Eat in McDonough
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Seasons Bistro (41 Griffin St) and Crust & Craft - McDonough (15 Keys Ferry St) are great picks.
When to visit McDonough
Looking for warm weather? Then head to McDonough in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in McDonough, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to McDonough
Plane
Although McDonough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), which is located 21 miles from McDonough. Columbus Metropolitan Area is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Korean Air, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to McDonough departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 53m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to McDonough. The train journey from McDonough 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 McDonough is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 25 miles from McDonough. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to McDonough, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to McDonough takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airports near McDonough
Airlines serving McDonough
Where to stay in McDonough
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru By Hilton Mcdonough and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta South - McDonough.
Where to stay in popular areas of McDonough
Most booked hotels in McDonough
Renting a car in McDonough
Renting a car in McDonough costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in McDonough.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in McDonough (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 McDonough is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.