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
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 36h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $100 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 150 miles and will cost you around $85. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from New Zealand departs from Dunedin and takes around 36h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $100 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 150 miles and will cost you around $85. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,817 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,238 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,363 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,757 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,421 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,966 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 $72 to $649 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 98% 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)
$149+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$105+
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Comfort Suites Macon Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Macon
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$88+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$85+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $1.44 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 $17.23 and $22.97. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.44 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 $17.23 and $22.97. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.