Car Rental - Lithia Springs

 

Rent a car in Lithia Springs to experience the peace and charm of Douglas County, Georgia. This place is known for its mineral spring and expansive woodland trails just a half-hour from Atlanta.

We have a car rental pick-up location on Thornton Road, a mere five minutes from the center of Lithia Springs. This makes it easy to reach the Downtown stores or drive south to Sweetwater Creek State Park.

The I-20 is also five minutes from our collection point – ideal if you’re headed to Six Flags Over Georgia or the state capital.

Great road links also make it possible to plan something bigger when renting a car in Lithia Springs – Alabama is an hour west and Tennessee is just two hours north.

Browse our vehicles online and make a reservation. We have spacious pick-ups, all-American coupes and sedans big enough for the whole family.

Choose Hertz car rental to start a memorable journey from Lithia Springs.

Lithia Springs Locations

A Quick Guide to Lithia Springs

sweetwater creek

Sweetwater Creek State Park

1750 Mount Vernon Road, GA, 30122

Sweetwater Creek State Park is fed by the spring that gave this community its name in 1882. Today, you can visit its 2,559-acre adventure lands to see forest wildlife – yet still within the shadow of Atlanta. Hike the orange trail to glimpse mill ruins made famous by The Hunger Games.

silver comet trail

Silver Comet Trail

South Cobb Drive, GA, 30122

Once a passenger rail route, today this 13-mile trail is a favorite with rollerbladers, horseback riders and cyclists. If you’re looking for a challenge, join the Chief Ladiga Trail at the Alabama state line.

six flags over georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia

275 Riverside Parkway, GA, 30168

This theme park is a hot pick for family days out close to Lithia Springs – just a 10-minute drive in your rental car. Little travelers can ride trucks on a kid-sized highway or bob in the wave pool while thrill seekers ride the infamous Acrophobia and the Great American Scream Machine.

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Lithia Springs

895 Bob Arnold Boulevard, GA, 30122

Sun loungers line the outdoor pool at this Marriott hotel that blends convenience with little luxuries. It’s popular with business travelers who want to stay outside Atlanta thanks to the complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room workstations. The fitness center, American cuisine restaurant and outdoor lounge area make downtime special too.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Lithia Springs

115 Interstate West Parkway, GA, 30122

A three-star hotel situated just off Thornton Road – near our Lithia Spring car rental pick-up spot, these suites offer the ultimate home-from-home experience. Rooms come with TVs, desks, sofas and full cooking facilities – there’s even a kitchen sink. If you’re traveling as a family, it’s also good to know that the sofas fold out to sleep two extra people.

Comfort Inn Douglasville

5487 Westmoreland Plaza, GA, 30134

This homely inn is set in Douglasville, just ten minutes away in the Atlanta Metro Area. Airy dining spaces, a 24-hour coffee car and a fully functional gym are just some of the amenities you’ll find here. There’s also an outdoor pool and, for a little extra luxury and pampering, you can upgrade to a hot tub room.

Full Throttle Roadhouse

1420 Veterans Memorial Highway South West, GA, 30126

‘Great grooves and grub’ is the tagline of this destination restaurant – a great pit stop just off US 78 when renting a car in Lithia Springs. There’s live music each Sunday, plus regular quizzes. The menu features ‘opening acts’ such as southwest eggrolls and potato skins loaded with house-smoked pork, plus ‘encores’ of county fair funnel cake and churros.

The Olive Tree Restaurant

848 Thornton Road, GA, 30122

No-frills Italian food is the mainstay of this West Georgia chain, but you’ll also find Greek classics on the menu. Lithia Springs was the original location, where founder Mike Atsalis has been serving favorites such as manicotti and gyros since 1994.

The Pirate’s Boil

2451 Cobb Parkway South East, GA, 30080

This seafood eatery is located a little more than 20 minutes out of town when making the trip in your Lithia Springs car rental, but the huge lobster platters make it well worth the drive. The flavors are distinctly southern and inflected with Cajun spice. To get the full experience, build your own seafood combination – you’ll get corn and potato with it too.

Driving In and Around Lithia Springs

  • 960 Bob Arnold Boulevard Parking (30122) is situated near Mercer University Douglas and several industrial stores. It’s not far from Sweetwater Creek State Park.
  • 1100 North Blairs Bridge Road Garage (30122) is a parking lot close to the intersection between Thornton Road and I-20. It’s surrounded by chain eateries and snack bars.
  • Scrub (30122) is an ideal place to park your rental car near the main Lithia Springs amenities, industrial plants and Lithia Springs Shopping Center.

 

  • Georgia State Route 6 (SR 6) heads southeast to Atlanta and northwest to the state line close to Gadsen, Alabama.
  • US State Route 78 (US 78) runs east to west through the center of Lithia Springs. West, it leads to Tallapoosa and east it curves north of Atlanta to Athens and Augusta.
  • Interstate 20 (I-20) is ideal for road trips when renting a car. This interstate connects Lithia Springs to Atlanta and Columbia east. West, it heads through Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi and into Texas.

 

How To Get From Lithia Springs To Atlanta

It takes about 30 minutes to drive the 18 miles from Lithia Springs to Atlanta in your rental car:

  1. Leave the car rental pick-up zone in Lithia Springs and turn right onto Westfork Boulevard. At the lights, turn left onto Thornton Road (SR 6).
  2. Take the ramp right to join I-20 East.
  3. Following signs for Atlanta, take Exit 56B using the right two lanes.
  4. This route leads to Rawson Street South West. Turn left onto Central Avenue South West to head into downtown Atlanta.

 

How To Get From Lithia Springs to Rome, Georgia

Rome, Georgia is just a one-hour drive from Lithia Springs in your car rental. Drive north on US 278, then join GA 101 to continue towards the quaint seat of Floyd County.