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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake City to see all of its attractions.
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.
Although Lake City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gainesville Regional (GNV), which is located 66 km from Lake City.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake City, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lake City takes 177 km and will cost you around $34. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $183 for a journey of 491 km. Lake City’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Lake City and Fairfield Inn & Suites Lake City.
Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.23 and $25.64. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lake City, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.