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 66 km from Lake City. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Lake City from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 9h 01m.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Airlines serving Lake City
Where to stay in Lake City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Palms Garden Inn and Americas Best Value Inn - 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$ 1.80 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$ 21.59 and C$ 28.78. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake City, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.