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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Lake City
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.
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
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake City. The train journey from Lake City to Fort Lauderdale takes 7h 22m and costs around RM 181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hollywood, expect to pay about RM 191 for a 7h 36m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lake City takes 177 km and will cost you around RM 239. From Tampa, the ticket costs about RM 420 for a journey of 257 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lake City
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
Hiring a car in Lake City
Expect to pay RM 4.92 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 RM 59.02 and RM 78.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lake City is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.