With a population of 33,804, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro at the Oaks (2719 Tumbling Creek Rd) and Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA (312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy) are great picks.
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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 45m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Birmingham takes 4h 36m and costs around RM 124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about RM 244 for a 5h 48m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 459 km and will cost you around RM 177. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about RM 134 for a journey of 587 km. Gainesville’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around RM 1,177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 6,360 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville and Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville.
Expect to pay RM 4.92 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 RM 59.02 and RM 78.69. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.