Winter Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winter Haven

With a population of 33,874, Winter Haven is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winter Haven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Winter Haven

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ovation Bistro & Bar- Winter Haven - PRIORITY SEATING (7130 Cypress Gardens Blvd) and Fire (325 W Central Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Winter Haven

Winter Haven in August
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winter Haven in August
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winter Haven in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Winter Haven, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Winter Haven

Plane

Although Winter Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 44 miles from Winter Haven. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Allegiant Air, EL AL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Haven departs from Houston and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winter Haven, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Winter Haven to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 07m trip. The train station in Winter Haven is called Winter Haven, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winter Haven is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 42 miles from Winter Haven. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winter Haven using RedCoach or Jet Set Express. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Winter Haven takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Miami, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Winter Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 44 miles from Winter Haven. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Allegiant Air, EL AL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Haven departs from Houston and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winter Haven, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Winter Haven to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 07m trip. The train station in Winter Haven is called Winter Haven, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winter Haven is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 42 miles from Winter Haven. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winter Haven using RedCoach or Jet Set Express. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Winter Haven takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Miami, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Winter Haven

Airlines serving Winter Haven

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Winter Haven

Most booked hotels in Winter Haven

Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 306 reviews)
$178+
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1780 reviews)
$231+
Holiday Inn Winter Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 783 reviews)
$120+
Hampton Inn Winter Haven
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 691 reviews)
$131+
Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 307 reviews)
$132+
OYO Hotel Dundee By Crystal Lake
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 216 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Winter Haven

Renting a car in Winter Haven costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Winter Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winter Haven, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Winter Haven costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Winter Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winter Haven, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.