Jacksonville travel guide
Jacksonville Tourism | Jacksonville Guide
You're Going to Love Jacksonville
With a population of 70,145, Jacksonville is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jacksonville has to offer.
Where to Eat in Jacksonville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Flavor Hills (2121 N Marine Blvd) and Pizza Bonez (754 A-D Ramsey Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Jacksonville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Jacksonville
Plane
When flying to Jacksonville, you’ll arrive at Jacksonville Albert J Ellis (OAJ), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jacksonville include Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 315 km from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Jacksonville Onslow drive Greyhound station, located 1.6 km from downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville 830 New Bridge St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city center.
Airports near Jacksonville
Airlines serving Jacksonville
Where to stay in Jacksonville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune and Quality Inn Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville
Most booked hotels in Jacksonville
Renting a car in Jacksonville
Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $61 per day, on average, or $243 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jacksonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Jacksonville
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$40/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$46/day