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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, Fire (325 W Central Ave) and Bricks Family Restaurant (1 Legoland Way) are great picks.

When to visit Winter Haven

Winter Haven in August
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winter Haven in August
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 Air Canada, United Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Haven departs from New York and takes around 2h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winter Haven, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Winter Haven to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 59m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

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 Air Canada, United Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Haven departs from New York and takes around 2h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winter Haven, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Winter Haven to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 59m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Winter Haven

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Winter Haven

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Winter Haven

Most booked hotels in Winter Haven

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Best Western Plus Winter Haven Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9, 387 reviews)
$139+
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Holiday Inn Winter Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 637 reviews)
$115+
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Hampton Inn Winter Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 866 reviews)
$113+
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2155 reviews)
$252+
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Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, 460 reviews)
$109+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Winter Haven FL
2 stars
Good (6.9, 753 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Winter Haven

Renting a car in Winter Haven costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Winter Haven is the Hertz branch at 2073 Us-92, which is 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winter Haven, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Winter Haven costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Winter Haven is the Hertz branch at 2073 Us-92, which is 3 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winter Haven, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Winter Haven

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$23/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

Compact SUV
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