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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 25h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around RM 161 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about RM 242 for a 5h 48m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 435 km and will cost you around RM 199. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about RM 133 for a journey of 587 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 RM 4.93 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 RM 59.13 and RM 78.83. Compact (Jeep Liberty or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Macon, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.