Lake City travel guide
Lake City Tourism | Lake City Guide
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
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.
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 United Rent a Car Morocco and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
RedCoach operates bus routes to Lake City. From Tallahassee, the bus ride to Lake City takes 225 km and will cost you around AED 129. From Tampa, the ticket costs about AED 162 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 AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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.