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Madison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madison

With a population of 3,979, Madison is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Madison to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Madison

Madison in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Madison

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 52 miles from Madison. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison 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 Madison is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 54 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Madison takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 52 miles from Madison. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison 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 Madison is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 54 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Madison takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Madison

PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
AGSAugusta Bush Field

Airlines serving Madison

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madison

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Madison and Holiday Inn Express Madison.

Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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Southern Cross Guest Ranch
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 72 reviews)
$192+
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Holiday Inn Express Madison
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 181 reviews)
$129+
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Sleep Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 116 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn Madison
2 stars
Excellent (8, 200 reviews)
$144+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Madison
2 stars
Good (6.2, 531 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $67 per day, on average.

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 $3.41 per gallon in Madison (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.

Renting a car in Madison costs $67 per day, on average.

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 $3.41 per gallon in Madison (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.

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