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. Macon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Macon, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Macon departs from Miami and takes around 1h 51m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 36m 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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 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 center.
Airports near Macon
Airlines serving Macon
Where to stay in Macon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn & Suites and Travelodge by Wyndham Macon West.
Where to stay in popular areas of Macon
Most booked hotels in Macon
Renting a car in Macon
Renting a car in Macon costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Macon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.