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 May
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in May
Estimated hotel price
€89
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.

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 Blue Auto Trading and Dollar, 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.

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 Blue Auto Trading and Dollar, 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 (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Lake City and Fairfield Inn & Suites 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)
€103+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€67+
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Knights Inn Lake City
1 star
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
€54+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
€53+
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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 €9.58 and €12.78. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the 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 €9.58 and €12.78. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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