Daytona Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Daytona Beach

With a population of 61,005, Daytona Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Daytona Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Daytona Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave) and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Daytona Beach (100 North Atlantic Avenue) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Daytona Beach

Seafood
Very good (292 reviews)
American
Very good (185 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (37 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (292 reviews)
American
Very good (185 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (37 reviews)

When to visit Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daytona Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Daytona Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Daytona Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Daytona Beach

Plane

When flying to Daytona Beach, you’ll arrive at Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Daytona Beach include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Daytona Beach departs from Greenville and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Daytona Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Daytona Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 51 miles from Daytona Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Daytona Beach Tanger Mall, located 5 miles from downtown Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Bus Terminal - 138 S Ridgewood Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Daytona Beach, you’ll arrive at Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Daytona Beach include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Daytona Beach departs from Greenville and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Daytona Beach.

Car

Another option to get to Daytona Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 51 miles from Daytona Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Daytona Beach Tanger Mall, located 5 miles from downtown Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Bus Terminal - 138 S Ridgewood Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Daytona Beach

Airlines serving Daytona Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Daytona Beach

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include RUSHHH Daytona Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and American Inn of Daytona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Daytona Beach

Most booked hotels in Daytona Beach

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3882 reviews)
$243+
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1565 reviews)
$218+
Days Inn by Wyndham Daytona Oceanfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2951 reviews)
$133+
The Shores Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1592 reviews)
$146+
Wyndham Ocean Walk
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1316 reviews)
$215+
Ocean Court Beachfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 359 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Daytona Beach

Renting a car in Daytona Beach costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Daytona Beach is the Dollar branch at 700 Catalina Dr, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Daytona Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Daytona Beach (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 Daytona Beach is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Daytona Beach costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Daytona Beach is the Dollar branch at 700 Catalina Dr, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Daytona Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Daytona Beach (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 Daytona Beach is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.