With a population of 33,804, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gainesville to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro at the Oaks (2719 Tumbling Creek Rd) and Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA (312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gainesville in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 148 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gainesville, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.
Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 40 miles from Gainesville. Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Aeromexico, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Gainesville from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 4h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 36 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 49 miles from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including Megabus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 285 miles and will cost you around C$ 66. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 365 miles. Gainesville’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the downtown.
Average rates range from around C$ 337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,738 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville and Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville.
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Gainesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. The most frequently booked car type in Gainesville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.