With a population of 33,804, Gainesville is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro at the Oaks (2719 Tumbling Creek Rd) and Chattahoochee Grill (301 Tommy Aaron Dr) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gainesville in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 148 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gainesville, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.
Although Gainesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlanta De Kalb/Peachtree (PDK), which is located 40 miles from Gainesville. The shortest flight to Gainesville from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 21h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gainesville. The train journey from Gainesville to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around ₹ 2,837 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 2,169 for a 4h 36m trip. The train station in Gainesville is called Gainesville, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Gainesville is to pick up a car hire from Atlanta, which is about 49 miles from Gainesville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gainesville, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Gainesville takes 285 miles and will cost you around ₹ 2,419. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,336 for a journey of 365 miles. Gainesville’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around ₹ 22,353 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 103,996 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville and Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Gainesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Gainesville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.