Car Rental Decatur, AL

The Georgia town of Decatur is located in Metro Atlanta and is considered the safest and most friendly community in the conurbation. This historic town enjoys a laid-back feel and a slower pace, attracting both business and vacationing visitors who often choose car rental in Decatur Downtown to get around.

Founded in 1823 by Scots, Irish and English incomers, Decatur is noted for its diversity and its heritage buildings, the most famous being the Decatur Courthouse. Decatur is also a university town, with students flocking to its trendy bars and great eateries. The older downtown neighborhoods surrounding the business district contain historic homes in wide streets.

Decatur's downtown district also has its share of heritage buildings, both secular and religious, in the Clairemont Historic District off Decatur Square. The quaint Cora Beck Hampton Schoolhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the town has a small museum celebrating its heritage, located in the Old De Kalb County Courthouse.

For a visit to Atlanta's famous and huge farmer's market, budget car rental in Decatur Downtown is essential. As an alternative, visitors can rent environmentally-friendly cars by the hour, useful for finding that special restaurant on an evening out or for a shopping spree around Atlanta's malls and shopping streets.

For exploring the many historic sites in Atlanta or just for getting away from the city, car rentals in Decatur Downtown are the best idea. Route 400 northwards takes visitors to the 19th century gold-mining town of Dahlonega and the charming alpine village of Helen is an easy drive away.