Jacksonville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jacksonville
With a population of 14,544, Jacksonville is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jacksonville to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Jacksonville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Jacksonville
Plane
Although Jacksonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tyler Pounds Field (TYR), which is located 28 miles from Jacksonville. Shreveport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 4h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Jacksonville is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 106 miles from Jacksonville. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Airlines serving Jacksonville
Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville
Most booked hotels in Jacksonville
Renting a car in Jacksonville
Renting a car in Jacksonville costs $68 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Jacksonville.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jacksonville, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.