DeLand travel guide
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You're Going to Love DeLand
With a population of 27,031, DeLand is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything DeLand has to offer.
Where to Eat in DeLand
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sparrow's Grille at Victoria Hills (300 Spalding Way) and De La Vega Restaurante Y Galeria (128 N. Woodland Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit DeLand
Looking for warm weather? Then head to DeLand in August, 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 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in DeLand, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to DeLand
Plane
Although DeLand doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 18 miles from DeLand. The shortest domestic flight to DeLand departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 27m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving DeLand, followed by Brightline. The train journey from DeLand to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in DeLand is called DeLand, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to DeLand is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 34 miles from DeLand. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to DeLand, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to DeLand takes 165 miles and will cost you around $47. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 205 miles.
Airlines serving DeLand
Where to stay in popular areas of DeLand
Most booked hotels in DeLand
Renting a car in DeLand
Renting a car in DeLand costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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, 24% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in DeLand (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 DeLand is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in DeLand
Open air all terrain
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$55/day