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 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 66 km from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 13h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake City. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around €23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about €23 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 220 km from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 66 km from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 13h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake City. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around €23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about €23 for a 3h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 220 km from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
GNVGainesville Regional
VLDValdosta

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,140 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City

Most booked hotels in Lake City

Comfort Suites Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€81+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€57+
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Knights Inn Lake City
1 star
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
€46+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
€49+
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Hiring a car in Lake City

Expect to pay €0.80 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 €9.60 and €12.80. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €0.80 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 €9.60 and €12.80. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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