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$ 143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 143
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 Winnipeg and takes around 3h 16m.

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$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about C$ 82 for a 5h 48m 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 Hertz, 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 266 km and will cost you around C$ 82. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 95 for a journey of 314 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 Winnipeg and takes around 3h 16m.

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$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about C$ 82 for a 5h 48m 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 Hertz, 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 266 km and will cost you around C$ 82. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 95 for a journey of 314 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
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,785 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,741 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,296 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,518 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,683 reviews)
Air Canada
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LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Brussels Airlines
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Alaska 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$ 60 to C$ 530 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Macon are about 95% 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$ 114+
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Courtyard by Marriott Warner Robins
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Warner Robins - Robins Afb
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
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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$ 13.89 and C$ 18.52. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa 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$ 13.89 and C$ 18.52. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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