Jacksonville Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jacksonville Beach
With a population of 21.362, Jacksonville Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jacksonville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Jacksonville Beach
Where to Eat in Jacksonville Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blind Rabbit - Jax Beach (311 North 3rd Street) and Espeto Brazilian Steakhouse (1396 Beach Boulevard) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Jacksonville Beach
When to visit Jacksonville Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Jacksonville Beach
Plane
Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 36 km from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jacksonville Beach. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Savannah takes 2h 29m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 194 km from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jacksonville Beach, including Megabus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Jacksonville Beach takes 579 km and will cost you around $28. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 700 km.
Airlines serving Jacksonville Beach
Where to stay in Jacksonville Beach
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach and Hampton Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra Beach-Mayo Clinic Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville Beach
Most booked hotels in Jacksonville Beach
Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach
Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Jacksonville.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.