Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in December
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 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Macon departs from Miami and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $73 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 124 km from Macon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Columbus, the bus ride to Macon takes 177 km and will cost you around $45. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 282 km. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 9 km from downtown Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 18 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Macon departs from Miami and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $73 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 124 km from Macon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Columbus, the bus ride to Macon takes 177 km and will cost you around $45. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 282 km. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 9 km from downtown Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 18 km from the city center.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,047 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 vacation rental options in Macon, with prices from $35 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 104% 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, 359 reviews)
$155+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1345 reviews)
$87+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1040 reviews)
$108+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2275 reviews)
$61+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 2155 reviews)
$80+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Warner Robins AFB
2 stars
Good (7.8, 397 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Macon

Renting a car in Macon costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 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, 13% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Macon costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 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, 13% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Macon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Economy

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate SUV
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