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

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 Calgary and takes around 7h 44m.

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$ 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about C$ 28 for a 5h 24m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Calgary and takes around 7h 44m.

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$ 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about C$ 28 for a 5h 24m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,705 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,146 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,607 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,365 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,639 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,676 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,112 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,126 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 Palms Garden Inn.

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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
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Quality Inn Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lake City I-75
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 87+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 79+
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Renting a car in Lake City

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 14.00 and C$ 18.67. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake City, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 14.00 and C$ 18.67. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake City, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.