Part of the metropolitan area of Atlanta, capital of the southern state of Georgia, Woodstock is an attractive suburb of around 35,000 people. Woodstock is easily accessible by car from Atlanta, lying to the north of the city along Interstate highway N-75 which crosses the United States from Michigan in the north to Florida in the south.

A prosperous, family-friendly town with a strong community feel, Woodstock is a jewel in the crown of Atlanta suburbs. Both well placed for exploring both northern Georgia and the city of Atlanta itself, Woodstock is a great base to discover the southern states. With an Avis Car Rental, you can easily and conveniently explore Woodstock and the surrounding Cherokee County and experience the lifestyle this vibrant area has to offer.

With Avis Car Rental, you can easily and conveniently explore Woodstock, Atlanta and the surrounding area and experience all it has to offer. Woodstock is a tranquil suburb of Atlanta with its own individual character, combining neat streets with brick-built houses and civic buildings, museums, galleries, independent stores and a wide range of food outlets, cafes, restaurants and bars. The town also has an abundance of green space and while you’re visiting you’ll be able to enjoy community events, theatre and festivals and maybe embrace Woodstock’s outdoor lifestyle with its emphasis on fitness and health. After a day in Atlanta, you can have a change of pace and head to Olde Rope Mill Park for its hiking, mountain biking trails and water sports. If retail therapy is your thing, don’t miss the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta mall which is close to town.

The Avis rental office in Woodstock, GA, is conveniently located right by Highway 575 at the Woodstock Commons Shopping Centre. As you leave the rental area, turn right onto Highway 92, Alabama Road, and take the left lane to merge with Highway 575. Head south and join Interstate 75 which takes you south for 23 miles before turning onto Interstate 85 towards the city centre. The trip of 28 miles will take around 40 minutes depending on the time of day.

As the capital of Georgia, Atlanta has plenty to offer visitors and you’ll need at least 3 days to explore the city sights and get a flavour of life here. As the birthplace of Dr Martin Luther King, Atlanta has an important story to tell in the history of the civil rights movement in 1960s America. Don’t miss the National Center for Civil and Human Rights to find out more about the history of this period along with Dr King’s life. You can step further back in time to discover Atlanta’s past in the American civil war at the Atlanta History Center.

The city is filled with parks and green spaces and springtime when the blossom is out and temperatures are steadily rising, is a great time to visit. Check out the Centennial Olympic Park for a look back at the 1996 Games, ride the Skyview for an unbeatable angle on the city and stop off at the World of Coca-Cola, close by for a tour of the world-famous factory. As the largest Aquarium in the States, Georgia Aquarium is worth a visit as is Zoo Atlanta along with Atlanta’s Botanical Gardens.

Food must be high on the agenda on any stay in Atlanta, the city is packed with food halls and local markets and everything from outdoor BBQs to fine dining.

Atlanta is within easy reach of some of the south’s most popular destinations. One of the best day trips by car from Atlanta and Woodstock, GA, is a scenic drive across to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the stunning mountain chain and the start of the Appalachian Trail. From our Avis location at Woodstock, set off north on Interstate 575. Turn onto Route 515 and within a few miles, you’ll be in the mountains. Aim for the town of Blue Ridge itself around an hour from Atlanta. Jump on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, go hiking on one of the 300 miles of trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest or for an adrenalin rush, try out whitewater rafting on the River Ocoee.

While many parts of the historic city of Atlanta are easy to get around on foot and public transport, the city area is vast and it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the city. Renting a car in Atlanta gives you the chance to explore further afield opening opportunities to plan a road trip around the southern States.

The top tip for driving around Atlanta is to plan your route carefully, use GPS and try and avoid peak times – be aware that the rush hour in Atlanta runs from 4pm to 7pm.

It’s worth checking the driving rules in the USA before you travel and pick up your hire car. In Atlanta, like the rest of North America, you will be driving on the right-hand side of the road. There are some specific driving rules in Georgia to follow including switching on headlights when using windscreen wipers and that drivers should only pull into the center lane when they’re making a left turn. You must also move over to allow emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances, sanitation and garbage trucks to pass.