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

Lake City travel guide

Lake City Tourism | Lake City Guide

You're Going to Love Lake City

With a population of 12,046, Lake City is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

When to visit Lake City

Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
€84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake City in June, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lake City, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Lake City

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 41 miles from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 04m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lake City, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around €61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about €29 for a 3h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 137 miles from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Budget and APM Rent a Car, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Lake City. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 41 miles from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 04m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lake City, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around €61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about €29 for a 3h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 137 miles from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Budget and APM Rent a Car, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Lake City. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
USTSt. Augustine Northeast Florida Regional
GNVGainesville Regional

Airlines serving Lake City

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,644 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,552 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lake City and Palms Garden Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City

Most booked hotels in Lake City

Comfort Suites Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€90+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€67+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€82+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lake City I-75
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€45+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
€44+
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Hiring a car in Lake City

Expect to pay €0.74 per litre in Lake City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €8.82 and €11.75. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.74 per litre in Lake City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €8.82 and €11.75. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.