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

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When to visit Macon

Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 Calgary and takes around 4h 25m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

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 Calgary and takes around 4h 25m.

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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,067 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,391 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 C$ 48 to C$ 535 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 102% 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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Courtyard by Marriott Warner Robins
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 84+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Warner Robins AFB
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 136+
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Renting a car in Macon

Expect to pay C$ 1.75 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$ 20.97 and C$ 27.95. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.75 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$ 20.97 and C$ 27.95. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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