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.

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When to visit Macon

Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
$179
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 35h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $104 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 274 km and will cost you around $70. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 404 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 35h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $104 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 274 km and will cost you around $70. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 404 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 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 $71 to $676 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 106% 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)
$137+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$104+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$92+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Macon
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
$70+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Macon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Macon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.