Jacksonville Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jacksonville Beach
With a population of 21,362, Jacksonville Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jacksonville Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Jacksonville Beach
Where to Eat in Jacksonville Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blind Rabbit - Jax Beach (311 North 3rd Street) and Espeto Brazilian Steakhouse (1396 Beach Boulevard) are great picks.
When to visit Jacksonville Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jacksonville Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jacksonville Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Jacksonville Beach
Plane
Although Jacksonville Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 22 miles from Jacksonville Beach. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jacksonville Beach departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jacksonville Beach. The train journey from Jacksonville Beach to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Jacksonville Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 121 miles from Jacksonville Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Megabus operates bus routes to Jacksonville Beach.
Airlines serving Jacksonville Beach
Where to stay in Jacksonville Beach
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jacksonville Beach
Most booked hotels in Jacksonville Beach
Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach
Renting a car in Jacksonville Beach costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Jacksonville.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jacksonville Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Jacksonville Beach is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.