Daytona Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Daytona Beach
With a population of 61,005, Daytona Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Daytona Beach has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Daytona Beach
Where to Eat in Daytona Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach (918 N Atlantic Ave) and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Daytona Beach (100 North Atlantic Avenue) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Daytona Beach
When to visit Daytona Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Daytona Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Daytona Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
How to Get to Daytona Beach
Plane
When flying to Daytona Beach, you’ll arrive at Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Daytona Beach departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Daytona Beach, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Daytona Beach to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Daytona Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 51 miles from Daytona Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Daytona Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Daytona Beach takes 175 miles and will cost you around $24. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Daytona Beach Tanger Mall, located 5 miles from downtown Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Bus Terminal - 138 S Ridgewood Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Daytona Beach
Where to stay in Daytona Beach
Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include RUSHHH Daytona Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and American Inn of Daytona.
Where to stay in popular areas of Daytona Beach
Most booked hotels in Daytona Beach
Renting a car in Daytona Beach
Renting a car in Daytona Beach costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Daytona Beach is the Dollar branch at 700 Catalina Dr, 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, 22% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Daytona Beach (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 Daytona Beach is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Daytona Beach
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$29/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$30/day