Lake City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lake City
With a population of 12,046, Lake City is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lake City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Lake City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake City in June, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lake City, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Lake City
Plane
Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 66 km from Lake City. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 220 km from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lake City takes 177 km and will cost you around $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 257 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Airports near Lake City
Airlines serving Lake City
Where to stay in Lake City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake City and Econo Lodge Lake City-North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City
Most booked hotels in Lake City
Renting a car in Lake City
Renting a car in Lake City costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Lake City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lake City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Lake City
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$48/day
Premium SUV
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$73/day