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Dade City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dade City

With a population of 6,437, Dade City is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dade City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Dade City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kafe' Kokopelli (37940 Live Oak Ave) and The Citrus Room (37937 Meridian Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Dade City

Dade City in May
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dade City in May
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dade City

Plane

Although Dade City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 34 miles from Dade City. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dade City departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dade City, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dade City to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dade City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 51 miles from Dade City. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dade City, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Dade City takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Dade City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 34 miles from Dade City. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dade City departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dade City, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dade City to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dade City is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 51 miles from Dade City. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dade City, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Dade City takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Dade City

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Dade City

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Hampton Inn Dade City - Zephyrhills
3 stars
Good (7.7, 234 reviews)
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Renting a car in Dade City

Renting a car in Dade City costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 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, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dade City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Dade City costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 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, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dade City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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