Car Rental - Macon

 

Rent a car in Macon, Georgia, to explore the soulful charm of the Peach State. Rich in cultural heritage, the roots of Macon date back thousands of years to the Native American grounds of Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

Today, visitors can enjoy live music and unforgettable museums in the bustling Downtown area. Discover the origins of Southern rock at The Allman Brothers Band Museum, and learn more about the impact of civil rights activism at the Tubman African American Museum. For more city excitement, drive less than two hours to Georgia’s capital Atlanta — or why not visit the east coast of Savannah? Getting a car rental in Macon makes it easier to get around.

If you’re visiting the city or landing at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, we can help you find the right car for your needs from laid-back sedans to family-sized SUVs. Renting a car with Hertz means you can find the right car to suit you when exploring Macon.

Reserve a rental car in Macon and start your adventure through the heart of Georgia with Hertz.

Macon Locations

A Quick Guide to Macon

Amerson River Park

Amerson River Park

2551 Pierce Drive North, Macon, GA, 31204

Embrace the fresh air and visit Amerson River Park, less than 10 minutes outside of downtown Macon. Explore 180 acres of forest greenery bordered by the Ocmulgee River. Children can take on the accessible playground, while water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, and tubing are also available to enjoy. Holidays are easier with a car rental, especially if you have a big family. It’s a more cost-effective way of helping the whole clan get around, so you can explore some of the city’s beautiful outside spaces. 

Tubman African American Museum

Tubman African American Museum

310 Cherry Street, Macon, GA, 31201

Named after American Civil Rights activist Harriet Tubman, the Tubman Museum is dedicated to the artistic and cultural heritage of African Americans. As the largest museum of its kind, the Tubman Museum has celebrated the art and culture of African Americans for more than 40 years.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

301 Cherry Street, Macon, GA, 31201

Get ready, sports enthusiasts. In the heart of Macon’s museum district, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is open to all guests. Admire paraphernalia from football stars to tennis legends. At 43,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest in the country, exhibiting sports relics dating back to 1956.

The Rookery

543 Cherry Street, Macon, GA, 31201

For flavorsome comfort food, the Rookery hits the spot. Known for award-winning burgers, the crispiest onion rings, and the thickest hand-spun milkshakes, The Rookery is just minutes from the Grand Opera House. Step inside for live music and tasty dishes, sharing a front door with the popular eatery Dovetail. Bring your clients here over a business dinner in your car rental, or step out for a family meal. 

Jim Shaw’s Seafood Grill

3040 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA, 31204

Venture less than 10 minutes out of town in your Macon rental car, past the Allman Brothers Band Museum, to sink your teeth into some truly mouthwatering seafood. Often considered the best in town, Jim Shaw’s cooks up a storm with fresh New England clam chowder bowls, spicy voodoo shrimp, and succulent sea scallops.

Natalia's

201 N Macon Street, Macon, GA, 31210

If you’re looking for an Italian dining experience fit for a celebration or romantic meal for two, Natalia’s is the one to beat. This upmarket restaurant is just 10 minutes down I-75, but the destination feels like you’re overseas. Enjoy authentic dishes in the softly lit stone courtyard.

Hotel Forty Five

401 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA, 31201

Opposite the historic Macon City Auditorium, stay at Hotel Forty Five – named after its unique 45-degree angle location. This boutique hotel offers contemporary rooms in downtown Macon. Make sure to visit their Hightales Rooftop Bar for a special vantage point of the city. 

Burke Mansion

1085 Georgia Avenue, Macon, GA, 31201

Settle down in the opulence of Burke Mansion – a deluxe, adults-only bed and breakfast. Dating back to 1887, this elegant hotel features Queen Anne Victorian architecture, found in the Historic Intown District. Rest and recharge after a long day driving your car rental in Macon with individually designed suites, available with four-poster beds and clawfoot bathtubs. 

TownePlace Suites

1550 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA, 31204

Adjacent to Mercer University Campus, this award-winning extended-stay hotel offers modern suites complete with kitchen and living spaces. Pets are welcome, with 24/7 hotel service also available. Enjoy starry nights on the edge of Downtown by the fire pit, or break a sweat in the fitness center and outdoor pool.

Driving In and Around Macon

 
  • 517 Cherry Street (31201) the PARK Macon-Bibb program offers street parking for access to local retail and restaurants Downtown.
  • 440 Mulberry Street (31201) has more than 700 spaces for your Macon rental car, and is close to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the Douglas Theatre, and the Tubman Museum.
  • 577 Mulberry Street (31201) has more than 400 spaces and is close to the Grand Opera House and Macon City Auditorium.
  • Interstate 75 (I-75) runs through Macon, connecting Tampa, Florida, in the south to Atlanta in the north of Georgia. Renting a car helps you to avoid Macon’s public transport and zip through the state under your own steam.
  • Interstate 16 (I-16) connects Macon to Savannah on the east coast.
  • Interstate 475 (I-457) is a city bypass highway west of Macon, linking to I-75.

 

How to Get From Macon to Atlanta

Depending on traffic, it takes one hour and 20 minutes to drive the 83 miles from Macon to Atlanta in your Hertz car rental.

  1. From Riverside Drive in downtown Macon, turn right onto GA-247 North/Pierce Avenue.
  2. Join I-75 North keeping left to continue.
  3. Take exit 246 for Fulton Street/Central Avenue towards Georgia State University.
  4. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for Fulton Street.
  5. Use the right two lanes to turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest.
  6. Finally, turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast to reach South Downtown Atlanta.

 

How to Get From Macon to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is just a five-minute drive in your car rental from downtown Macon. From Mulberry Street, head north and take a slight right onto Spring Street, then take a right onto Walnut Street. Turn left onto 2 Street and take a slight right before continuing to US-23 South/Georgia Highway 129 for one mile (1.5 km). Then, turn right onto Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Road.