Mount Dora travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Dora

With a population of 12,370, Mount Dora is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Mount Dora deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mount Dora

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1921 Mount Dora (142 E 4th Ave) and Pisces Rising (239 W 4th Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Dora

Plane

Although Mount Dora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 42 km from Mount Dora. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 39 km from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 266 km and will cost you around $47. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Mount Dora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 42 km from Mount Dora. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 39 km from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 266 km and will cost you around $47. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Mount Dora

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora

Most booked hotels in Mount Dora

Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 112 reviews)
$222+
The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 280 reviews)
$121+
Hampton Inn Mount Dora
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 357 reviews)
$141+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 369 reviews)
$111+
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
2 stars
Excellent (8, 645 reviews)
$101+
Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora
3 stars
Good (7.8, 638 reviews)
$187+

Renting a car in Mount Dora

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.