Introduction
What to do
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Macon has to offer.

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When to visit Macon

Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Miami and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 48m 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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 160 miles and will cost you around $54. 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 Miami and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 48m 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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 160 miles and will cost you around $54. 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
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 vacation rental options in Macon, with prices from $41 to $389 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 108% 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, 336 reviews)
$135+
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Courtyard by Marriott Warner Robins
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 216 reviews)
$147+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1158 reviews)
$80+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 975 reviews)
$94+
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Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 111 reviews)
$199+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2005 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Macon

Renting a car in Macon costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Macon costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Macon

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$62/day

Minivan

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$71/day

Full-size SUV
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