Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA (312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy) and Jekyll Brewing - Gainesville (908 Grove St) are great picks.

When to visit Gainesville

Gainesville in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gainesville in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Gainesville

Plane

Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Ben Epps (AHN), which is located 37 miles from Gainesville. The shortest flight to Gainesville from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 80 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Athens Ben Epps (AHN), which is located 37 miles from Gainesville. The shortest flight to Gainesville from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 80 km from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Gainesville

ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gainesville

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,029 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,383 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,346 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gainesville

Average rates range from around S$ 417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 2,949 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville and The Guest Lodge Gainesville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gainesville

Hiring a car in Gainesville

Expect to pay S$ 1.45 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 S$ 17.36 and S$ 23.14. 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 Compact car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.45 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 S$ 17.36 and S$ 23.14. 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 Compact car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.