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$ 135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 135
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 66 km from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 220 km from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the downtown.

Plane

Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 66 km from Lake City. The shortest flight to Lake City from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 220 km from Lake City. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
GNVGainesville Regional
VLDValdosta

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (7,947 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,911 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,329 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,760 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,954 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 138+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lake City I-75
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
C$ 70+
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Renting a car in Lake City

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.38 and C$ 25.83. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.38 and C$ 25.83. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.