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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jacksonville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jacksonville

With a population of 14.544, Jacksonville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

When to visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 117 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Jacksonville

Plane

Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tyler Pounds Field (TYR), which is located 45 km from Jacksonville. The shortest flight to Jacksonville from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 32h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 245 km from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tyler Pounds Field (TYR), which is located 45 km from Jacksonville. The shortest flight to Jacksonville from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 32h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 245 km from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Jacksonville

SHVShreveport
GGGLongview East Texas Regional
TYRTyler Pounds Field

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,374 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,174 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,657 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (222 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,045 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (538 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,179 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (699 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

Average rates range from around C$ 125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville By IHG and Best Western Jacksonville Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville TX
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Truckerz Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Jacksonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Jacksonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.