When is the best time to travel to Atlanta?
Spring or Autumn? I'm not sure which is better, since discounts are usually during the summer when the temperatures are high and mosquitoes are everywhere. So which season has more to see (festivals, celebrations, shows) and which is less costly?
Atlanta - 5 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I've lived here for about 10 years. I prefer Fall over Spring in Atlanta. There are still plenty of festivals in the fall. I don't think any season is cheaper than another here in Atlanta, I think prices all deal with what is going on in the city during the time you visit. Obviously, when there are conventions, or major sporting events, concerts or things like DragonCon, hotels cost more than if there are no major events occurring while you are here.
Answer 2 :
Fall is the best time to visit. The season lasts longer and the weather is milder. Cost of travel is variable.
Answer 3 :
Go in Spring when all the flowers are blooming. I've just came back from there and loved every bit of it!
Answer 4 :
I think it's 'six of one, half dozen of another.' Both seasons are great in Atlanta, with plenty of festivals. (The Dogwood Festival coming up this weekend is one of my favorites - but there are plenty of fall festivals in and around Atlanta as well.) If I was you, I'd base my decision on when it's most convenient to get away -- especially if air fares are comparable. I would assume hotels would be similarly priced, as long as you avoid periods when there are conventions in town -- though, if you stay outside of town, say in Smyrna or Marietta, the rates are probably constant throughout the year, varying more on the day of the week (i.e. hotels appealing to business people tend to drop rates over the weekend.)
Answer 5 :
Had a stopover in Atlanta last autumn and the weather seems fine for me. Check the Airtran for the cheap fare to Atlanta, I flew once with them, quite good!
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