Gainesville is Florida’s premier college town. This destination is home to more than 128,000 residents, and provides a vibrant holiday experience thanks to its large student population. The town boasts a thriving art scene and access to amazing natural surroundings. Popular attractions include the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Butterfly Rainforest and Paynes Prairie.
Prepare yourself for the fast-paced environment of this energetic town, because cheap flights to Gainesville are now available for a limited time! Gainesville is the home of Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
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Why visit Gainesville
Gorgeous Landscapes
Spending a few days in Gainesville will give you the opportunity to explore breath-taking natural scenes, at locations such as Mountain View Park and Lake Alice.
Iconic Wildlife
Discover all the amazing wildlife at the scenic wetlands of Paynes Prairie. This beautiful environment will lead you to thrilling guided encounters with a variety of charming, fascinating and exotic creatures.
Thriving Arts Scene
Thanks to the students at the University of Florida, Gainesville offers you an energetic art and music scene. Enjoy performances at a variety of historic theatres and cinemas.
General information
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country
United States of America
Currency
United States Dollar
Language
English / Spanish / Chinese / French / Creole / German
Hub Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Airline
American Airlines
Time Zone
GMT - 5
Travel Adaptor
Type A / B
Best time to visit Gainesville
Gainesville experiences hot summers (June – August) and mild winters (December – February). There is rainfall throughout the year, which reaches its peak in the summer and is at its lowest during November (late autumn). Gainesville receives the most visitors during November, thanks to the low rainfall and warm temperatures.
You can avoid the hustling environment of this peak period by visiting this destination from December to March (early spring). Temperatures during this time range from mild to warm, while the rainfall increases slightly.
Weather & Climate in Gainesville
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
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Feb
Mar
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Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Low °C
6°C
7°C
10°C
13°C
17°C
20°C
22°C
22°C
20°C
15°C
10°C
7°C
High °C
19°C
21°C
24°C
27°C
30°C
32°C
33°C
33°C
31°C
28°C
24°C
20°C
Rainfall (mm)
90
112
100
69
89
167
173
197
136
60
57
72
Get ready for a change of pace in Northern Florida with a holiday in Gainesville. Home to the University of Florida, this destination includes an energetic student population, which contributes to its vibrant scene. This is countered by the town’s proximity to amazing landscapes, offering adventure seekers a range of exciting outdoor activities.
Gainesville provides you with two of the major highlights of the state of Florida: fascinating wildlife and picturesque landscapes. Take a tour through amazing scenes at attractions such as the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, and discover a variety of animals at Paynes Prairie, which includes alligators, Florida Cracker horses, Florida Cracker cattle, plains bison and more than 270 bird species.
During your time exploring this destination in Florida, enjoy the live entertainment on offer, courtesy of the buzzing student population. Venues that you should check out include the Gainesville Community Play House, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre and Hippodrome State Theatre.
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While Gainesville is a relatively safe destination, it would be wise to stay alert.
In your hotel, use the security boxes or safes that are available to keep your valuables secure. Make sure your room is always locked when you are out, and if there are extra locks, use them when you are in your room. In the event of a fire, use the stairs to exit from upper floors.
When driving, put all your valuables in the boot/trunk. Your vehicle should always be parked in a well-travelled and well-lit area and be locked at all times.
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