Jacksonville travel guide
Jacksonville Tourism | Jacksonville Guide
You're Going to Love Jacksonville
With a population of 14,544, Jacksonville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jacksonville to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Jacksonville
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.
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 28 miles from Jacksonville. The shortest flight to Jacksonville from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 20h 19m.
Car
Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 152 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.
Airlines serving Jacksonville
Where to stay in Jacksonville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville and Best Western Jacksonville Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville
Most booked hotels in Jacksonville
Renting a car in Jacksonville
Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.79. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.