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 3 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

Jacksonville in February
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in February
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jacksonville include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 196 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Jacksonville Onslow drive Greyhound station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville 830 New Bridge St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Jacksonville, you’ll arrive at Jacksonville Albert J Ellis (OAJ), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jacksonville include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 196 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Jacksonville Onslow drive Greyhound station, located 1.0 mile from downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville 830 New Bridge St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,319 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (535 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,805 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (115 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacksonville

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville

Most booked hotels in Jacksonville

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 670 reviews)
$55+
Sleep Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 658 reviews)
$59+
Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville NC
2 stars
Good (6.3, 387 reviews)
$47+
Sunset Inn
2 stars
Good (6.1, 511 reviews)
$51+
Suburban Studios Near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 323 reviews)
$62+
Rodeway Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 371 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Jacksonville

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.