Photo by Chris Craine

Find Motels in Lake City

Members save 10% more on select hotels, cars, activities and vacation rentals. Sign up.

Free cancellation on most hotels. Because flexibility matters.

Other property types in Lake City

Tru by Hilton Lake City

284 NW Centurion Court, Lake City, FL

4.5/5Wonderful! (264 reviews)

"Staff was very friendly. Hotel was very clean. Nice atmosphere"…"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2020

Best Western Plus Lake City

350 SW Florida Gateway Dr, Lake City, FL

4.4/5Wonderful! (986 reviews)

"Easy off and on 75. Parking was well lit. Lobby was clean. Staff efficient. Room was clean. Price was $79 plus tax for a Friday. We were shocked at how clean the facility was. We will be back."…"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020

Comfort Suites Lake City

3690 W Us Highway 90, Lake City, FL

4.7/5Exceptional! (972 reviews)

"Excellent hotel. Everything very clean. The staff member very are great."…"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2020

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Lake City Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You can select from 12 affordable motels in Lake City among the more than 68 hotels and other lodging choices. When you pick one of these budget accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more cash to use on your vacation.

By saving on your room price, you can enjoy all that Lake City has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include North Florida Speedway, Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center, and Ichetucknee Springs State Park.

Fun fact: The term "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. Often just a story or two, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot.

Listed below are some of Expedia customers' best-rated Lake City motels to choose from:

Days Inn by Wyndham Lake City I-10

Stay within a 20-minute drive of North Florida Speedway and Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Palms Garden Inn

Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a flat-screen TV.
You'll be located within 12 minutes of North Florida Speedway by car.

Americas Best Value Inn Lake City

Enjoy the in-room WiFi, and freebies including breakfast and parking.
Stay within a 20-minute drive of North Florida Speedway and Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center.

Motel 8 Lake City

It's located within a short 6-minute drive of North Florida Speedway.
Free WiFi, free parking, and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay.

Americas Best Inn

Stay within a 20-minute drive of North Florida Speedway and Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center.
Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Things to Do in Lake City

In this family-friendly area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Visitors like Lake City for its shops and festivals.

Here are some popular places:

North Florida Speedway
Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center
Ichetucknee Springs State Park

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

Southside Recreation Complex
Big Shoals State Park
Stephen Foster State Folk Center

Some historical places you might want to see include:

Epiphany Catholic Church
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Pine Grove Baptist Church

Best Time to Visit Lake City

Determine the optimal time to visit Lake City by reviewing the seasonal weather details below:

The hottest months are typically August and July, while January and December are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 77° F and nighttime temperatures average 42° F
April-June: 91° F is the daytime average and 53° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 92° F and nighttime averages are around 65° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 84° F during the day and 42° F at night
Average rainfall is 52.60 inches in a year

How to Get to Lake City and Around the Area

Lake City Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)	Airport	41 mi (66 km)
Valdosta, GA (VLD-Valdosta Regional)	Airport	55.7 mi (89.7 km)

Frequently asked questions

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Lake City has to offer. Top sights to visit include Ichetucknee Springs State Park.

Motels often have free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Motels made their debut in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler driving along America’s major roadways.

Days Inn by Wyndham Lake City I-10: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Palms Garden Inn: Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. You’ll be located within 26 minutes of Ichetucknee Springs State Park by car. Americas Best Value Inn Lake City: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Econo Lodge Live Oak: An outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Super 8 by Wyndham Lake City: If driving, you’ll be within 20 minutes of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

In this family-friendly area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Lake City for its shops and festivals. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Osceola National Forest, and O’Leno State Park. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Southside Recreation Complex. Some historical places you might want to see include Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Old Hamilton County Jail, and Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Lake City to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Lake City is 53 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Lake City to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is located 41 mi (66 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Valdosta, GA (VLD-Valdosta Regional), which is 55.7 mi (89.7 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

You could be getting lower prices

Save 10% or more on thousands of properties with member prices.

Find Motels in Lake City

Check prices on Motels in Lake City

Featured Motels in Lake City

Days Inn by Wyndham Lake City I-10

Americas Best Value Inn Lake City

Econo Lodge Live Oak

You could be seeing lower prices