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 57m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 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 Advantage and America Car Rental, 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 57m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airlines serving Dunedin

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,048 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,310 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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 38% 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, 417 reviews)
$124+
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)
$426+
Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1067 reviews)
$412+
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2094 reviews)
$169+
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1879 reviews)
$229+

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.