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

Lakeland travel guide

Lakeland Tourism | Lakeland Guide

You're Going to Love Lakeland

With a population of 97 422, Lakeland is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lakeland has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Lakeland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Texas Cattle Company-Lakeland, FL (735 E Main St) and Terrace Grille (329 E Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lakeland

Lakeland in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lakeland in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lakeland in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 8.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lakeland, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Lakeland

Plane

When flying to Lakeland, you’ll arrive at Lakeland Linder Intl (LAL), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lakeland departs from Boston and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lakeland, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lakeland to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 07m trip. The train station in Lakeland is called Lakeland, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lakeland is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 79 km from Lakeland. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Lakeland’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lakeland, you’ll arrive at Lakeland Linder Intl (LAL), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lakeland departs from Boston and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lakeland, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lakeland to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 07m trip. The train station in Lakeland is called Lakeland, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lakeland is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 79 km from Lakeland. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Lakeland’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Lakeland

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Lakeland

Lufthansa
Good (7,931 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,315 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lakeland

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Lakeland and Clarion Pointe Lakeland I-4. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lakeland, with prices from $55 to $320 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lakeland are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lakeland by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lakeland

Most booked hotels in Lakeland

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Travelodge by Wyndham Lakeland
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1426 reviews)
$75+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland West
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1625 reviews)
$62+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1606 reviews)
$59+
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Best Motel Lakeland
2 stars
Good (6.5, 577 reviews)
$63+
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Motel 6 Lakeland
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 1181 reviews)
$70+
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Baymont Inn and Suites Lakeland
3 stars
Okay (4.3, 1504 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Lakeland

Renting a car in Lakeland costs $52 per day, on average, or $310 if you want to rent if for 6 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 Lakeland is the Budget branch at 120 West Memorial Boulevard, which is 2 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, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Lakeland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lakeland, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lakeland costs $52 per day, on average, or $310 if you want to rent if for 6 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 Lakeland is the Budget branch at 120 West Memorial Boulevard, which is 2 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, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Lakeland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lakeland, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lakeland

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Intermediate
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