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

Macon travel guide

Macon Tourism | Macon Guide

You're Going to Love Macon

With a population of 91 351, Macon is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 273 days in order to fully appreciate everything Macon has to offer.

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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 Dunedin and takes around 51h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $123 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $148 for a 8h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 124 km from Macon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Montgomery, the bus ride to Macon takes 249 km and will cost you around $116. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 266 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 Dunedin and takes around 51h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around $123 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about $148 for a 8h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 124 km from Macon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Montgomery, the bus ride to Macon takes 249 km and will cost you around $116. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 266 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
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (8,003 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 Comfort Suites Macon Northwest. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Macon, with prices from $59 to $656 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$98+
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Baymont by Wyndham Macon I-75
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $2.13 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 $25.52 and $34.02. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.13 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 $25.52 and $34.02. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.