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

Macon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Macon

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
S$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macon in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 133
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 4h 36m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 150 miles and will cost you around S$ 32. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about S$ 89 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Macon, you’ll arrive at Macon Middle Georgia Regional (MAC), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Macon from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Macon. The train journey from Macon to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 4h 36m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macon, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Macon takes 150 miles and will cost you around S$ 32. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about S$ 89 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Macon-West, located 6 miles from the city centre of Macon. Macon Flightlink is also a commonly used station, and is 11 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Macon

CSGColumbus Metropolitan Area
PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Airlines serving Macon

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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 S$ 51 to S$ 1,221 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Macon are about 57% 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)
S$ 158+
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Wingate by Wyndham Macon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
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Surestay Plus Hotel By Best Western Warner Robins Afb
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Warner Robins
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 154+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Macon
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 98+
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Best Western Riverside Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 120+
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Hiring a car in Macon

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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 S$ 14.37 and S$ 19.15. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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 S$ 14.37 and S$ 19.15. The most frequently booked car type in Macon is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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