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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jacksonville to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 16h 39m.

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 Zoom Rent A Car 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 16h 39m.

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 Zoom Rent A Car and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Jacksonville

SHVShreveport
GGGLongview East Texas Regional
TYRTyler Pounds Field

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,333 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,488 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,116 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,559 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,579 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,010 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,496 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,303 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (621 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

Average rates range from around C$ 212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 345 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Truckerz Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 80+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.88 and C$ 23.83.

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.88 and C$ 23.83.