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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Jacksonville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jacksonville

With a population of 14,544, Jacksonville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jacksonville has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Jacksonville

Jacksonville Ghosts and Ghouls Tour
Tours•Walking Tour

When to visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Jacksonville

Plane

Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tyler Pounds Field (TYR), which is located 28 miles from Jacksonville. Shreveport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Miami and takes around 5h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 152 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tyler Pounds Field (TYR), which is located 28 miles from Jacksonville. Shreveport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Miami and takes around 5h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 152 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Jacksonville

SHVShreveport
GGGLongview East Texas Regional
TYRTyler Pounds Field

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,595 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (973 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (573 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,173 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (705 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville By IHG and Best Western Jacksonville Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 362 reviews)
$89+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville TX
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 277 reviews)
$84+
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Weston Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 200 reviews)
$70+
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Best Western Jacksonville Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 261 reviews)
$87+
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Homeplace Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 67 reviews)
$83+
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Truckerz Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, 126 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Jacksonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Jacksonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

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