Find a Great Motel Gainesville

If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Gainesville, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find something similar from more than 582 hotels and other lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America’s major roadways.

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville: Stay within a short 6-minute drive of University of Florida. Enjoy access to the 5 restaurants, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Studio 6 Gainesville, FL: Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. It’s located within a short 7-minute drive of University of Florida. Gainesville Lodge: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Motel 6 Gainesville, FL: It’s located within a short 6-minute drive of University of Florida. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. Americas Best Value Inn Gainesville: Stay within a short 6-minute drive of University of Florida. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Expedia has 9 low-cost motels in Gainesville.

As you explore the area, you can explore the university campus and take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. People who’ve visited Gainesville have good things to say about its shops, theatre scene and festivals. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: University of Florida Bat Houses, Devil’s Milhopper Geological State Park and Kate’s Fish Camp. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Florida Museum of Natural History, Waldo Motorsports and Canterbury Equestrian Showplace. Some historical places you might want to see include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Thomas Center and Historic Haile Homestead.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Gainesville to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 16°C. Average annual precipitation for Gainesville is 1228 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Gainesville to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional), which is located 3.7 mi (6 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.