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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 5 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 11 miles 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 30m.

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 Easirent and NU Car, 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 American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 30m.

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 Easirent and NU Car, 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.

Airports near Jacksonville

OAJJacksonville Albert J Ellis
ILMWilmington New Hanover County
FAYFayetteville

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,194 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,576 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,334 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (341 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (271 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,270 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (419 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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My Place Hotel-Jacksonville-Camp Lejeune, Nc
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 113 reviews)
$81+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 701 reviews)
$49+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Excellent (8, 747 reviews)
$54+
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Motel 6 Jacksonville Nc
2 stars
Good (6.8, 686 reviews)
$49+
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Sunset Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 745 reviews)
$49+
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Studio 6 Suites Jacksonville, Nc
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 1009 reviews)
$42+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $40 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $40 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Jacksonville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Full-size
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