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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 273 days in order to fully appreciate everything Macon has to offer.

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When to visit Macon

Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in December
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 30h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Macon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 30h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Macon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (8,024 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,997 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,393 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,080 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,258 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 $60 to $664 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 95% 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$97+
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Baymont by Wyndham Macon I-75
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$87+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $26.03 and $34.71. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Macon, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $26.03 and $34.71. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Macon, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.