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 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 Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around C$ 98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about C$ 99 for a 8h 11m 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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 241 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 290 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 Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around C$ 98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about C$ 99 for a 8h 11m 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 Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 241 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 290 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

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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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$ 57 to C$ 537 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 116% 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 I-75
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Courtyard by Marriott Warner Robins
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Warner Robins
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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SureStay Plus by Best Western Warner Robins AFB
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Renting a car in Macon

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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