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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Macon has to offer.
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″.
When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 6 km from the city center.
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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.
The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 9 km from downtown Macon. Macon 200 Cherry St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Macon costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.42 and $60.57. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.