Located in north-central Florida between Jacksonville and Orlando, Crescent City is filled with Victorian architecture and surrounded by outdoors activities, including boating. The area is within a 90-minute drive of three major or medium airports. There are five golf courses within 20 miles of Crescent City, and the Live Oak Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole, par-72 layout designed by Miles Anderson, is in Crescent City itself.
Daytona Beach International Airport
Located about an hour's drive southeast of Crescent City, the Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) is a medium-sized airport with commercial service from Delta and US Airways. There are rental-car counters by Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty at the airport. There is also air taxi service to the Bahamas. The airport has three runways, the longest of which is 10,500 feet.
Daytona Beach International Airport
700 Catalina Drive #300
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 248-8030
volusia.org/airport
Orlando Airports
Located about 90 miles south of Crescent City, there are two airport options in Orlando: Orlando International and Orlando/Sanford. Among the top 25 busiest airports in the world, Orlando International (MCO) is a key hub for discount carrier JetBlue and has service from most major and discount airlines as well as most national rental-car agencies. The airport has four parallel runways, the longest of which is 12,004 feet. Nearby Orlando/Sanford Central Florida Regional Airport (SFB) handles primarily charter traffic, though it is a central Florida hub for Allegiant and some domestic carriers. Rental cars from most major rental-car agencies are available on site. The airport has two intersecting runways, the longest of which is 9,500 feet.
Orlando International Airport
1 Airport Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 825-2001
orlandoairports.net
Orlando/Sanford Central Florida Regional Airport
1200 Red Cleveland Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 585-4000
orlandosanfordairport.com
Gainesville Regional Airport
Located about a 90-minute drive north and west of Crescent City, the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is a medium-sized airport with commercial airline service from Delta and US Airways. These carriers offer direct service to key connecting airports, including Atlanta and Charlotte. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National rental car agencies have counters at this airport. In 2009, the airport's main runway was refurbished and a renovation of the terminal was begun. The airport has two runways, the longest of which is 7,503 feet.
Gainesville Regional Airport
3880 NE 39th Ave.
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-0249
gra-gnv.com
About The Author
J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
