Hire Cars in Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia in the USA. It is the largest city in Georgia, with a population of over 500,000, although its surrounding area is home to over five million. Within the past decade Atlanta has increasingly become a centre for international travel and business, and has become one of the world's fastest growing cities.

In addition to having some of the largest companies in the world, including Coca Cola and the United Parcel Service, Atlanta has a rich history dating back to its foundation in the early nineteenth century. The city was a major Confederate stronghold during the American Civil War, and in the twentieth century the city was at the centre of the civil rights movement. As a result, Atlanta was home to a number of organizations headed by Martin Luther King. Explore all of Atlanta's rich history with a discount car hire from Auto Europe. Auto Europe offers Atlanta rental car pick up locations and a large car hire fleet for you to choose from.

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The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, is the world's largest aquarium, and home to over 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The non-profit aquarium opened in 2005, and has already seen over five million visitors in the brief time it has been open. The incredible water tanks and diverse ocean life have helped the aquarium quickly become one of Atlanta's premiere tourist destinations.

The aquarium's vast size allows it to house species ill suited for many of the world's smaller aquariums, including the whale shark, the beluga whale and the manta ray. It is also the only aquarium in the United States to feature a hammerhead shark. There are a great many other fascinating exhibits in the aquarium, including interactive tide pools and an exhibition tunnel. Auto Europe can meet all your transportation needs to get you to the wonderful Georgia Aquarium. And with the guaranteed lowest prices on Atlanta car hire, you know you're getting a fair deal.

Useful Distances and Day Trip Ideas in Atlanta

City to Airport - 18km*

Chattanoga - 185.5km

Augusta - 240km

*Some suppliers located just outside airport with shuttle bus to cars

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Visitors to Atlanta should be sure to take a trip to the Atlanta History Center. Founded in 1926 by fourteen local historians, the museum has grown substantially over the years and now features an extensive and diverse collection of artifacts and exhibits chronicling various aspects of local and national history.

The Centennial Olympics segment of the museum documents the Atlanta Olympiad, while another focuses on famed golfer Bobby Jones and the history of golf. There is also an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts, and a new exhibit exploring the fight against segregation during the 1950's and 60's. The Atlanta History Center is only one of the many fascinating sites to see in and around Atlanta. Be sure you have the freedom and convenience to see them all with a discount car hire from Auto Europe. You can book a car hire in Atlanta online, or review our Atlanta car rental FAQ. For more information about Auto Europe car hire and our discount prices, please use our online form to contact us.