Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Macon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Macon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dovetail - Macon (543 Cherry St) and Downtown Grill - Macon (562 Mulberry Street Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Macon

Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Macon in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Macon, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Macon departs from Detroit and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Columbus, the bus ride to Macon takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from downtown Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Macon departs from Detroit and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Columbus, the bus ride to Macon takes 110 miles and will cost you around $40. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from downtown Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city center.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 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 vacation rental options in Macon, with prices from $40 to $959 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 58% 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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Best Western Plus Executive Residency Rigby's Water World Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 309 reviews)
$166+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1085 reviews)
$91+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 926 reviews)
$127+
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Hilton Garden Inn Warner Robins
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 100 reviews)
$176+
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Surestay Plus Hotel By Best Western Warner Robins Afb
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 354 reviews)
$96+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Warner Robins
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 572 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Macon

Renting a car in Macon costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Macon costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Macon

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