Greensboro travel guide

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With a population of 3,359, Greensboro is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Greensboro to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Greensboro

Greensboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greensboro in February
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Greensboro

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 68 miles from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 70 miles from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greensboro, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

Although Greensboro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 68 miles from Greensboro. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Greensboro departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greensboro. The train journey from Greensboro to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $18 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greensboro is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 70 miles from Greensboro. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greensboro, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Greensboro takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airlines serving Greensboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Greensboro

Average rates range from around $416 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $753 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Greensboro

Most booked hotels in Greensboro

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
5 stars
Excellent (9, 32 reviews)
$753+
Tru by Hilton Greensboro Lake Oconee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 219 reviews)
$138+
Quality Inn and Suites near Lake Oconee
2 stars
Good (7.1, 133 reviews)
$93+
Holiday Lodge
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Greensboro

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $122 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Greensboro (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.

Renting a car in Greensboro costs $122 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Greensboro (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.