The Villages travel guide
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You're Going to Love The Villages
With a population of 51,442, The Villages 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything The Villages has to offer.
Where to Eat in The Villages
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bluefin Grill & Bar (2738 Brownwood Blvd) and Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar, The Brownwood Hotel & Spa (3003 Brownwood Boulevard) are great picks.
When to visit The Villages
How to Get to The Villages
Plane
Although The Villages doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 48 miles from The Villages. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to The Villages departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 27m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving The Villages, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from The Villages to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in The Villages is called The Villages, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to The Villages is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 46 miles from The Villages. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Villages, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to The Villages takes 115 miles and will cost you around $26. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving The Villages
Where to stay in popular areas of The Villages
Most booked hotels in The Villages
Renting a car in The Villages
Renting a car in The Villages costs $47 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in The Villages (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 The Villages is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.