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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jacksonville travel guide

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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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jacksonville has to offer.

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When to visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 4h 30m.

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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

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 American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 4h 30m.

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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Jacksonville

OAJJacksonville Albert J Ellis
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,412 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,803 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,440 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,499 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (440 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (288 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include MainStay Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune and Sleep Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 714 reviews)
$52+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 774 reviews)
$58+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Jacksonville, NC
2 stars
Good (7.3, 668 reviews)
$64+
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Sunset Inn
2 stars
Good (6.4, 747 reviews)
$57+
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Studio 6 Suites Jacksonville Nc
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 1015 reviews)
$54+
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Rodeway Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 707 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $58 per day, on average, or $350 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $58 per day, on average, or $350 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Jacksonville

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$40/day

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