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
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 22h 59m.

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 $124 for a 8h 11m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 241 km and will cost you around $33. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 290 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 22h 59m.

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 $124 for a 8h 11m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 241 km and will cost you around $33. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 290 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 (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 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 $71 to $673 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 118% 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)
$118+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Macon I-475
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Sleep Inn Macon I-75
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$100+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.26 and $24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.26 and $24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.