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

Lake City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake City

With a population of 5,063, Lake City is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lake City

Lake City in March
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in March
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake City in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake City, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Lake City

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rochester (RST), which is located 63 km from Lake City. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake City departs from Asheville and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

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

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rochester (RST), which is located 63 km from Lake City. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake City departs from Asheville and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

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

Airports near Lake City

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,860 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,856 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City

Most booked hotels in Lake City

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AmericInn by Wyndham Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 163 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Lake City

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake City (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 Lake City (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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