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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Lake City

Lake City in September
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in September
Estimated hotel price
$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 66 km from Lake City.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake City.

Car

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

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lake City. From Pompano Beach, the bus ride to Lake City takes 861 km and will cost you around $311. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $354 for a journey of 885 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lake City

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (2,928 reviews)
KLM
Good (501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,078 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,652 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (621 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,568 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (158 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (595 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (779 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (444 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (3,413 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (296 reviews)
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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

Hiring a car in Lake City

Expect to pay $1.68 per litre in Lake City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.05 and $26.73. Standard (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.