Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Macon travel guide

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With a population of 91.351, Macon is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.

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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

Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 452
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 452
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.

Bus

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.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Bus

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

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
ABYAlbany Dougherty County
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Macon, with prices from RM 177 to RM 4,149 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 54% 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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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 545+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 428+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 271+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Macon, GA
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 416+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 281+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay RM 3.90 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 46.73 and RM 62.30. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 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 46.73 and RM 62.30. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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