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.
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.
Car
Another option to get to Lake City is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 137 miles from Lake City. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Sonic Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lake City takes 120 miles and will cost you around $150. From Sarasota, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 230 miles. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Lake City
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
Hiring a car in Lake City
Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.79 and $25.06. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.
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