Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Macon travel guide

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With a population of 91,351, Macon is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.

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When to visit Macon

Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Macon 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 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Macon, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.

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How to Get to Macon

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 23h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Macon, followed by Train. The train journey from Macon to Tampa takes 2h 16m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 12m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Nashville, the bus ride to Macon takes 402 km and will cost you around $125. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 410 km. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 9 km from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 18 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 23h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Macon, followed by Train. The train journey from Macon to Tampa takes 2h 16m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 12m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Nashville, the bus ride to Macon takes 402 km and will cost you around $125. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 410 km. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 9 km from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 18 km from the city centre.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Macon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon and Best Western Inn & Suites of Macon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Macon, with prices from $75 to $666 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 115% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Macon

Most booked hotels in Macon

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Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$99+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$106+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$80+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Macon At Eisenhower Pkwy
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
$67+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $1.43 per litre in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.05 and $22.73. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.43 per litre in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.05 and $22.73. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.