With a population of 60,512, Homestead 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Homestead has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Homestead in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 59 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Homestead, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
Although Homestead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 41 km from Homestead. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Homestead departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 56m.
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Homestead, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $27 for a 6h 18m trip.
Another option to get to Homestead is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 44 km from Homestead. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Miami.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Homestead, including RedCoach, Megabus and Jet Set Express. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Homestead takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 241 km.
Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miami Homestead and Hampton Inn & Suites Homestead Miami South.
Renting a car in Homestead costs $34 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Homestead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Homestead is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.