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

Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
$178
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 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.

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.

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (6,944 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,743 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,643 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,603 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,912 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,759 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,178 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,282 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (944 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,937 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 $1.57 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.

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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