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$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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 Montreal and takes around 5h 36m.

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 Movis, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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 Montreal and takes around 5h 36m.

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 Movis, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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 (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,377 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,123 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 93+
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Knights Inn Lake City
1 star
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 77+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
3 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 70+
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Renting a car in Lake City

Expect to pay C$ 1.26 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$ 15.05 and C$ 20.07. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake City, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.26 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$ 15.05 and C$ 20.07. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake City, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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