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

Lake City travel guide

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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 September
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in September
Estimated hotel price
€92
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.

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 Capital Rent A Car and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Orlando.

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.

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 Capital Rent A Car and Alma Car Hire, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
GNVGainesville Regional
VLDValdosta

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (8,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,046 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Palms Garden Inn and Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City.

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)
€94+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Quality Inn Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€58+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
€44+
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Hiring a car in Lake City

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.10 and €16.13. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.01 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 €12.10 and €16.13. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.