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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gainesville in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 161
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 Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 64 km from Gainesville. The shortest flight to Gainesville from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 25h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around S$ 92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about S$ 93 for a 8h 11m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 241 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 62 for a journey of 290 km. Gainesville’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 64 km from Gainesville. The shortest flight to Gainesville from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 25h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Charlotte takes 5h 48m and costs around S$ 92 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greensboro, expect to pay about S$ 93 for a 8h 11m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 241 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 62 for a journey of 290 km. Gainesville’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gainesville

PDKAtlanta De Kalb/Peachtree
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gainesville

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gainesville

Average rates range from around S$ 255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 2,771 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$ 1.17 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$ 13.99 and S$ 18.65. The most frequently booked car type in Gainesville is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.17 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$ 13.99 and S$ 18.65. The most frequently booked car type in Gainesville is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.