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 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Macon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around C$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about C$ 83 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Macon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 150 miles and will cost you around C$ 81. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from downtown Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Macon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around C$ 45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about C$ 83 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 77 miles from Macon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Dollar, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Greenville, the bus ride to Macon takes 150 miles and will cost you around C$ 81. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from downtown Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
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Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels 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 Best Western Inn & Suites of Macon. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Macon, with prices from C$ 57 to C$ 541 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 112% 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Warner Robins North West By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Warner Robins - Robins Afb
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Warner Robins
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Renting a car in Macon

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.86 and C$ 18.48. 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 Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.86 and C$ 18.48. 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 Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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