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
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 30h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $106 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 314 km and will cost you around $126. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 402 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 30h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $106 for a 5h 48m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 314 km and will cost you around $126. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 402 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Macon, with prices from $73 to $688 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 110% 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)
$142+
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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)
$108+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macon, GA
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$126+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$87+
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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 $19.11 and $25.48. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 52% 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 $19.11 and $25.48. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.