Helen travel guide
Helen Tourism | Helen Guide
You're Going to Love Helen
With a population of 532, Helen 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 Helen to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Helen
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mully's Nacoochee Grill (7277 South Main Street) and Valhalla Resort Hotel Dining (688 Bahn Innsbruck) are great picks.
When to visit Helen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Helen in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Helen, with an average rainfall of 4.9″.
How to Get to Helen
Plane
Although Helen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 78 miles from Helen. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Helen departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Helen. The train journey from Helen 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 Helen is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 75 miles from Helen. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Helen, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Macon, the bus ride to Helen takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Helen
Where to stay in Helen
Average rates range from around $290 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Helen
Most booked hotels in Helen
Renting a car in Helen
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Helen (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.