Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Lake City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lake City

Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
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 41 miles from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 10h 28m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lake City, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around C$ 101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 139 for a 3h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 137 miles from Lake City. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Lake City. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Lake City takes 435 miles and will cost you around C$ 189. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about C$ 189 for a journey of 470 miles. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 41 miles from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 10h 28m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lake City, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 3h 06m and costs around C$ 101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 139 for a 3h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 137 miles from Lake City. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Lake City. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Lake City takes 435 miles and will cost you around C$ 189. From Hollywood, the ticket costs about C$ 189 for a journey of 470 miles. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
GNVGainesville Regional
VLDValdosta

Airlines serving Lake City

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,309 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,062 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,108 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lake City and Tru by Hilton Lake City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City

Most booked hotels in Lake City

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Comfort Suites Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
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Quality Inn Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
3 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 76+
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Renting a car in Lake City

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Lake City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.15 and C$ 20.20. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Lake City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.15 and C$ 20.20. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.