Homestead travel guide
Homestead Tourism | Homestead Guide
You're Going to Love Homestead
With a population of 60 512, Homestead is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Homestead has to offer.
When to visit Homestead
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Homestead in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 59 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Homestead, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Homestead
Plane
Although Homestead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 26 miles from Homestead. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Homestead departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Homestead, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Homestead is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 28 miles from Homestead. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Fox, among others, in Miami.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Homestead, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Homestead takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Homestead
Where to stay in Homestead
Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miami Homestead and Hampton Inn & Suites Homestead Miami South.
Where to stay in popular areas of Homestead
Most booked hotels in Homestead
Renting a car in Homestead
Renting a car in Homestead costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Homestead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Homestead is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Logan or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Homestead
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$38/day