How to Find Cheap Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia

The city of Atlanta is the capital and largest city in the state of Georgia in the Southeastern part of the United States. Often referred to as the "Capital of the New South," Atlanta is an interesting and diverse city that is growing at a rapid rate.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access to make reservations online

Instructions

Know Your Destination

1. Watch the weather report before heading out in Atlanta. Summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. Rainfall is high in the winter and there is usually some snowfall.

2. Take a daytrip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are located about 90 miles away. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike, canoe and raft in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the summer and ski in the winter.

3. Pay homage to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. while in Atlanta. King's birth home is considered a national historic site and daily tours are available through the National Park Service.

Choose Your Transportation

1. Get around affordably by catching the economic MARTA-Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; a single ride at $1.75 is relatively cheap.

2. Fly into Atlanta, Georgia via the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This airport is located 8 miles from the city center and offers the usual services of shuttles, taxis and rental cars once you're on the ground.

3. Take a cab. Average taxi fare costs between $10 and $30, but it can be difficult to find a cab if you haven't made arrangements ahead of time.

Find Accommodations

1. Maximize convenience and affordability by staying in the Metro area, where rates are typically cheap and popular tourist attractions are nearby. To book accommodations, contact Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

2. Stay near the renowned Centennial Olympic Park, and you'll also be close enough to enjoy the World Of Coca Cola, as well as the 8 million gallon Georgia Aquarium.

3. Book bed and breakfast accommodations in the Midtown area; you'll be within walking distance to many of Atlanta's historic sites and you'll get to enjoy a classic Southern breakfast as well.

Tips & Warnings

• With a telephone call, many hotels will send a shuttle to pick you up from the nearest MARTA station.

• When scheduling your accommodations, be aware that the transit system runs slower on the weekends, with an average wait time between 30 and 60 minutes.

• In late August, thousands of college students converge upon the city, making it harder to find cheap accommodations in Atlanta during the last week of August.