Gainesville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gainesville
With a population of 124 354, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Florida, 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.
Activities & attractions in Gainesville
Where to Eat in Gainesville
If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Gainesville (6611 W Newberry Rd) and Prime & Pearl (4949 Celebration Pointe Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Gainesville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gainesville in June, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 June, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Gainesville, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Gainesville
Plane
When flying to Gainesville, you’ll arrive at Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gainesville include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Gainesville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 14m.
Car
Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 154 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Airlines serving Gainesville
Where to stay in Gainesville
Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AC Hotels by Marriott Gainesville Downtown and Woodspring Suites Gainesville I-75. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gainesville, with prices from $56 to $469 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gainesville are about 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gainesville
Most booked hotels in Gainesville
Renting a car in Gainesville
Renting a car in Gainesville costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Gainesville is the Budget branch at 3400 Northeast 39th Avenue, which is 6 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Gainesville Regional.
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 (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gainesville, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.