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.
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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″.
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 France, Aerolineas Argentinas and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Homestead departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Homestead, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 25m trip.
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.
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 Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Homestead costs $27 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Homestead.
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 Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Dacia Lodgy or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.