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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Flavor Hills (2121 N Marine Blvd) and Pizza Bonez (754 A-D Ramsey Rd) are great picks.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include MainStay Suites Camp Lejeune and Quality Inn Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune.
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.
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day