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

Gainesville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gainesville

With a population of 16.002, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gainesville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gainesville

Gainesville in July
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gainesville in July
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gainesville in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Gainesville, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Gainesville

Plane

Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 82 km from Gainesville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $43 for a 6h 58m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 98 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 290 km and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 82 km from Gainesville.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $43 for a 6h 58m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 98 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 290 km and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Gainesville

LAWLawton-Fort Sill
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Gainesville

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gainesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Gainesville I-35 and Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gainesville

Most booked hotels in Gainesville

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Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 50 reviews)
$93+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 785 reviews)
$67+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gainesville
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1455 reviews)
$69+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville TX
2 stars
Good (7, 908 reviews)
$53+
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Comfort Suites Gainesville
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 913 reviews)
$63+
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Suburban Studios Gainesville
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 38 reviews)
$36+
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Renting a car in Gainesville

Renting a car in Gainesville costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 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, 31% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Gainesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Gainesville costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 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, 31% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Gainesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

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