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
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.
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 12h 15m.
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 Dollar and Fox, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lake City takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 29. From Tampa, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 160 miles. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Lake City
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
Renting a car in Lake City
Expect to pay C$ 1.40 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$ 16.72 and C$ 22.30. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.