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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Macon has to offer.
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
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.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $95 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Macon is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 124 km from Macon. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 282 km and will cost you around $80. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 9 km from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 18 km from the city centre.
Airports near Macon
Airlines serving Macon
Where to stay in Macon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Macon I-475 and Tru by Hilton Macon North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Macon
Most booked hotels in Macon
Hiring a car in Macon
Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.92 and $25.22. Compact (Jeep Liberty or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Macon, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.