Lake City travel guide

Lake City Tourism | Lake City Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lake City

Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
$154
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.

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 Dollar, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lake City using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Lake City takes 257 km and will cost you around $93. From Pompano Beach, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 523 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

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.

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 Dollar, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lake City using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Lake City takes 257 km and will cost you around $93. From Pompano Beach, the ticket costs about $142 for a journey of 523 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Lake City

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,944 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 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

Most booked hotels in Lake City

Comfort Suites Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$194+
Best Western Plus Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$178+
Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$121+
Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
$75+

Hiring a car in Lake City

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.