Introduction
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 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
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in January
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 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 Boston and takes around 5h 03m.

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 Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, 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.

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 Boston and takes around 5h 03m.

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 Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, 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.

Airlines serving Jacksonville

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,692 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,785 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,594 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (574 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,191 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (262 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 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

My Place Hotel-Jacksonville-Camp Lejeune, Nc
2 stars
Excellent (9, 112 reviews)
$85+
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 419 reviews)
$112+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 700 reviews)
$50+
Motel 6 Jacksonville Nc
2 stars
Good (6.8, 686 reviews)
$49+
Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville NC
2 stars
Good (6.6, 710 reviews)
$48+
Baymont by Wyndham Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Okay (5, 1009 reviews)
$47+

Renting a car in Jacksonville

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $59 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Jacksonville Albert J Ellis.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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 $59 per day, on average, or $296 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Jacksonville Albert J Ellis.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. 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.