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Jacksonville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jacksonville

With a population of 19,446, Jacksonville is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jacksonville to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville in November
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in November
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville 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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Jacksonville

Plane

Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 30 miles from Jacksonville. Greater Peoria is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 76 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Plane

Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Springfield Capital (SPI), which is located 30 miles from Jacksonville. Greater Peoria is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 76 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Airports near Jacksonville

PIAGreater Peoria
STLLambert-St Louis
SPISpringfield Capital

Airlines serving Jacksonville

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Jacksonville and Baymont by Wyndham Jacksonville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville

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Sleep Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 247 reviews)
$102+
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Best Western Jacksonville Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 374 reviews)
$85+
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Hampton Inn Jacksonville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 111 reviews)
$108+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Jacksonville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 230 reviews)
$64+
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Quality Inn Jacksonville near I-72
2 stars
Good (7.4, 241 reviews)
$76+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville
2 stars
Good (7.1, 141 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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