Car Rental Atlanta

The Empire City of the South is well-connected, thanks to an intricate web of highways. Inner-city travel is easy, and you needn’t venture into the central district if you’re travelling from suburb to suburb.

A number of highways in Atlanta have exit-only ramps on the right-hand side, and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are for vehicles with two or more people.

Use your Atlanta car rental to drive between the towering skyscrapers or into the magic of America beyond. Interstate 75 points north from Atlanta, providing an easy route to the country’s northern tip or into the south of Florida.

To head west into Alabama, follow Interstate 85. You can also use this freeway to cruise all the way to Virginia in the north-east.

Interstate 20 is the simplest route to Georgia’s second city – Augusta. The Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway cuts through the Peach State, leading through the wilderness to charming Savannah.

Atlanta car rental is the ideal way to venture out to the famous Stone Mountain on Interstate 20. At exit 41, join I-285 then use Memorial Drive to reach Georgia’s most-visited attraction.

Most road laws will be familiar, such as it being illegal to use your cell phone while driving, and the compulsory wearing of seatbelts. Speed limits, measured in mph, are well signposted – in general, it’s 30mph (48km/h) in residential and urban areas, 65mph (104km/h) on divided highways, and 70mph (112km/h) on the interstate.

A sky-high city with natural wonders on the doorstep, Atlanta is more than just a sprawling metropolis. With top attractions and suburban parks to discover, car rental in Atlanta allows you to see the city and beyond from every angle.

Experience a sugar rush at the World of Coca-Cola or delve behind the scenes at the world’s first 24-hour news channel, CNN. You can even watch an open-air show in the city’s most famous park.

Sweet outings

The attractions in Georgia’s capital are bright and outlandish, so the bright and bubbly exhibitions at the World of Coca-Cola should come as no surprise. Here soda lovers can gather to sample soda flavours from around the globe.

There’s a pop culture gallery, Coca-Cola Theatre and artifacts from a century of sugary refreshment. Gain a unique insight into the inner workings of the world’s favourite all-American soft drink curator. The moreish sights at Coca-Cola HQ are in the central tourist district, just a short drive from the international banks and vibrant restaurants of downtown Atlanta.

Memories worth broadcasting

CNN is the oldest 24-hour news network in the world, so its international headquarters are packed with bright lights, high-tech cameras and plenty of action.

Take a private tour of the famous studios you’ve seen on TV, or spend an exciting afternoon at the museum next door. Here, you’ll find mock studios and exhibits on the broadcaster’s bright history. The VIP tour can take your exclusive party into the control rooms and newsroom to see the inner workings. The building is like a city itself, with huge escalators leading to upper floor streets, and a rainbow of flags from every country where the network broadcasts.

Scrape the sky

Atlanta's skyscrapers point to the heavens and the futuristic architecture is testament to the booming local economy. Journey to the top of one to see perfect views of the city skyline.

The Sun Dial Restaurant is a revolving restaurant on the 71^st to 73^rd floors of the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Dine here, above the city, as the sun sets to see beautiful skies and the sprawling lights of the city beyond.

SkyView Atlanta is another great place to enjoy scenic views. This 20-storey Ferris wheel is neon-lit, serving fresh food and beverages.

Spend the day at Stone Mountain

Atlanta has many great parks where you can relax away from the city buzz. From zoos to aquariums and botanical gardens, it’s easy to escape to nature.

Discover Georgia’s most popular outdoor retreat at Stone Mountain Park, just outside Atlanta. At its heart is a natural wonder: an enormous, dome-like stone. Carved into it are three figures from the state’s Confederate past, which has been a source of some controversy down the years.

The surrounding landscape – some 3,200 acres of natural bliss – is a place to get some fresh air and enjoy lush, tree-filled scenery and almost 25km of hiking trails. In winter, the park transforms into a festive wonderland ideal for the little ones. The star of the show is the Snow Angel who stars in the daily grand finale show.

There’s plenty to see and experience in this vibrant city, and your Atlanta car rental with Hertz will make it all a pleasure to visit.