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 January
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 26h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $125 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 314 km and will cost you around $124. From Valdosta, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 378 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 26h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $125 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 314 km and will cost you around $124. From Valdosta, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 378 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Macon I-75 North. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Macon, with prices from $72 to $687 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 120% 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)
$136+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macon, GA
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$138+
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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 $1.60 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 $19.09 and $25.45. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Premium (Class Premium SUV 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, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.09 and $25.45. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Premium (Class Premium SUV 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, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.