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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Dovetail - Macon (543 Cherry St) and Downtown Grill - Macon (562 Mulberry Street Lane) are great picks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wingate by Wyndham Macon and Woodspring Suites Macon West I-475.
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.