Gainesville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gainesville
With a population of 33 804, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gainesville has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Gainesville
Museums
Where to Eat in Gainesville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA (312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy) and Jekyll Brewing - Gainesville (908 Grove St) are great picks.
When to visit Gainesville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gainesville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gainesville, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Gainesville
Plane
Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Ben Epps (AHN), which is located 60 km from Gainesville. The shortest domestic flight to Gainesville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 80 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Gainesville
Where to stay in Gainesville
Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,725 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville and The Guest Lodge Gainesville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gainesville
Most booked hotels in Gainesville
Renting a car in Gainesville
Renting a car in Gainesville costs $46 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Gainesville.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gainesville, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.