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Where to stay
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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$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
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 Toronto and takes around 4h 41m.

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 Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Pompano Beach, the bus ride to Lake City takes 325 miles and will cost you around C$ 152. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 325 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 Toronto and takes around 4h 41m.

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 Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Pompano Beach, the bus ride to Lake City takes 325 miles and will cost you around C$ 152. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 325 miles. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
USTSt. Augustine Northeast Florida Regional
GNVGainesville Regional

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City

Most booked hotels in Lake City

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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 89+
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Renting a car in Lake City

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Full-size (Chrysler 300 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Full-size (Chrysler 300 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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