Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dunedin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunedin

With a population of 35,321, Dunedin 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 Dunedin has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dunedin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bon Appetit (150 Marina Plaza) and The Living Room on Main (487 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Dunedin

Dunedin in September
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunedin in September
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunedin

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dunedin include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Dunedin departs from Islip and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Dunedin, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Dunedin to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 92 miles from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dunedin include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Dunedin departs from Islip and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Dunedin, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Dunedin to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 92 miles from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airlines serving Dunedin

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,314 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunedin

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Grant Street Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater North/Dunedin By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dunedin, with prices from $8 to $317 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dunedin are about 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Dunedin by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunedin

Most booked hotels in Dunedin

Hampton Inn by Hilton Dunedin
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 418 reviews)
$125+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater North/Dunedin By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 88 reviews)
$124+
Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2228 reviews)
$393+
Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1067 reviews)
$331+
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2092 reviews)
$255+
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1878 reviews)
$223+

Renting a car in Dunedin

Renting a car in Dunedin costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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, 14% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dunedin (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunedin, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dunedin costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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, 14% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dunedin (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunedin, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.