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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about £41 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 Avis and Alamo, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Macon takes 402 km and will cost you around £17. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about £22 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 Wingate by Wyndham Macon and Woodspring Suites Macon West I-475.
Where to stay in popular areas of Macon
Most booked hotels in Macon
Hiring a car in Macon
Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.84 and £13.11. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Liberty or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.