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 24 km 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Dunedin, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Dunedin to West Palm Beach takes 3h 56m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $24 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 km from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 24 km 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Dunedin, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Dunedin to West Palm Beach takes 3h 56m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $24 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 km from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Dunedin

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
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Airlines serving Dunedin

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 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 37% 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

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Dunedin
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 426 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater North/Dunedin By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 92 reviews)
$148+
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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2235 reviews)
$429+
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Hotel Haya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 659 reviews)
$208+
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Palm Court Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 206 reviews)
$134+
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1844 reviews)
$243+
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Renting a car in Dunedin

Renting a car in Dunedin costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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, 6% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 $38 per day, on average, or $114 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, 6% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunedin, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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