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

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
S$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake City in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 127
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.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lake City, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around S$ 35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about S$ 35 for a 3h 06m trip.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Lake City. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Lake City takes 893 km and will cost you around S$ 65. From Nashville, the ticket costs about S$ 159 for a journey of 1199 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.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Lake City, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Lake City to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around S$ 35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about S$ 35 for a 3h 06m trip.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Lake City. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Lake City takes 893 km and will cost you around S$ 65. From Nashville, the ticket costs about S$ 159 for a journey of 1199 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lake City

JAXJacksonville
GNVGainesville Regional
VLDValdosta

Airlines serving Lake City

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lake City and Tru by Hilton Lake City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake City

Most booked hotels in Lake City

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Comfort Suites Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
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Best Western Plus Lake City
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 102+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 93+
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Quality Inn Lake City
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 81+
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Baymont Inn & Suites Lake City
3 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 71+
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Hiring a car in Lake City

Expect to pay S$ 1.14 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 S$ 13.66 and S$ 18.21. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.14 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 S$ 13.66 and S$ 18.21. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.