Introduction
Where to eat
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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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacksonville in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 New York and takes around 5h 13m.

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 CarWiz and MEGA MC, 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 New York and takes around 5h 13m.

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 CarWiz and MEGA MC, 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 (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (205 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,091 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Jacksonville.

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 (8.4, 679 reviews)
$57+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Good (7.9, 731 reviews)
$71+
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Sunset Inn
2 stars
Good (6.9, 724 reviews)
$49+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Jacksonville NC
2 stars
Good (6.4, 709 reviews)
$62+
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Suburban Studios Near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 465 reviews)
$69+
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Rodeway Inn and Suites Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 696 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Jacksonville

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $63 per day, on average, or $316 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $63 per day, on average, or $316 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Jacksonville

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

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