Gainesville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gainesville
With a population of 33 804, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.
Where to Eat in Gainesville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro at the Oaks (2719 Tumbling Creek Rd) and Chattahoochee Grill (301 Tommy Aaron Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Gainesville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gainesville in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 148 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gainesville, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.
How to Get to Gainesville
Plane
Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 64 km from Gainesville. The shortest flight to Gainesville from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 34h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 291 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 435 km and will cost you around $54. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 587 km. Gainesville’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airports near Gainesville
Airlines serving Gainesville
Where to stay in Gainesville
Average rates range from around $451 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,098 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville and Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gainesville
Hiring a car in Gainesville
Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Gainesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.02 and $28.02. The most frequently booked car type in Gainesville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.