Augusta travel guide
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You're Going to Love Augusta
With a population of 43,459, Augusta is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Augusta
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bee's Knees (211 10th St.) and Finch & Fifth (379 Highland Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Augusta
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Augusta in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Augusta, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.
How to Get to Augusta
Plane
When flying to Augusta, you’ll arrive at Augusta Bush Field (AGS), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Augusta from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 33h 27m.
Car
Another option to get to Augusta is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 140 miles from Augusta. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Augusta Ft Gordon, located 10 miles from the city centre of Augusta. Augusta 3338 Wrightsboro Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Augusta
Where to stay in Augusta
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd.
Where to stay in popular areas of Augusta
Most booked hotels in Augusta
Hiring a car in Augusta
Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Augusta is the Payless branch at 1630 Aviation Way, which is 7 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Augusta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Augusta is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.