Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Macon travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Macon to see all of its attractions.

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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
C$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Macon in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Macon, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.

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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 centre The shortest flight to Macon from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 44 for a 4h 36m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Montgomery, the bus ride to Macon takes 257 km and will cost you around C$ 86. From Greenville, the ticket costs about C$ 82 for a journey of 274 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 centre.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Macon from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 44 for a 4h 36m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Montgomery, the bus ride to Macon takes 257 km and will cost you around C$ 86. From Greenville, the ticket costs about C$ 82 for a journey of 274 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 centre.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 C$ 57 to C$ 1,325 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 63% 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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Wingate by Wyndham - Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 84+
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Surestay Plus Hotel By Best Western Warner Robins Afb
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Warner Robins
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
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Renting a car in Macon

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 per litre in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.59 and C$ 20.78.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 per litre in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.59 and C$ 20.78.

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