Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alachua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alachua

With a population of 9,059, Alachua is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Alachua deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Alachua

Alachua in September
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alachua in September
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alachua in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 41 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Alachua, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Alachua

Plane

Although Alachua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 15 miles from Alachua. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alachua departs from Pensacola and takes around 3h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Alachua is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 110 miles from Alachua. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Alachua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 15 miles from Alachua. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Alachua departs from Pensacola and takes around 3h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Alachua is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 110 miles from Alachua. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Alachua

JAXJacksonville
DABDaytona Beach
GNVGainesville Regional

Airlines serving Alachua

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alachua

Most booked hotels in Alachua

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alachua - Gainesville Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 413 reviews)
$102+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Alachua I-75
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 212 reviews)
$113+
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Royal Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$144+
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Quality Inn Alachua - Gainesville Area
2 stars
Good (6.2, 689 reviews)
$63+
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Alachua Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 288 reviews)
$56+
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Americas Best Value Inn Alachua
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 510 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Alachua

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Alachua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Alachua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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