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

Macon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Macon

With a population of 91.351, Macon is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.

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Where to Eat in Macon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliver's Corner Bistro (496 2nd St) and Edgar's Bistro (5171 Eisenhower Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Macon

Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 20h 23m.

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 New Orleans, expect to pay about $88 for a 12h 45m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Bus and Wanda Coach. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 225 km and will cost you around $87. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 314 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 20h 23m.

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 New Orleans, expect to pay about $88 for a 12h 45m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Bus and Wanda Coach. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 225 km and will cost you around $87. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 314 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
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Macon

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include My Homes Macon North I-75 and Hampton Inn & Suites Macon I-475. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Macon, with prices from $67 to $1,596 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 57% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$160+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macon, GA
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$155+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.77. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.77. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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