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

Palatka travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palatka

With a population of 10,558, Palatka is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Palatka deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Palatka

Palatka in July
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palatka in July
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palatka in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Palatka, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Palatka

Plane

Although Palatka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 47 miles from Palatka. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Palatka is called Palatka, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Palatka is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 78 miles from Palatka. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Palatka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 47 miles from Palatka. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Palatka is called Palatka, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Palatka is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 78 miles from Palatka. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Palatka

JAXJacksonville
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palatka

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palatka

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Palatka and Holiday Inn Express Palatka Northwest By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palatka

Most booked hotels in Palatka

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Grand Gables Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 68 reviews)
$210+
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Hampton Inn Palatka
2 stars
Excellent (9, 252 reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Express Palatka Northwest By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 248 reviews)
$142+
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Quality Inn and Suites Palatka Riverfront
2 stars
Good (7.7, 650 reviews)
$108+
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Best Western Inn of Palatka
2 stars
Good (7.7, 240 reviews)
$110+
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Crystal Cove Riverfront Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, 376 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Palatka

Renting a car in Palatka costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Palatka.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palatka (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. The most frequently booked car type in Palatka is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palatka costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Palatka.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palatka (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. The most frequently booked car type in Palatka is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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