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

Longwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Longwood

With a population of 13,657, Longwood is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Longwood has to offer.

Where to Eat in Longwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Enzo's on the Lake (1130 S US Hwy 17/92) and Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Longwood (108 Markham Wood Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Longwood

Longwood in August
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Longwood in August
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Longwood

Plane

When flying to Longwood, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Longwood departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Longwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Longwood to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Longwood is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 12 miles from Longwood. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Longwood, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Longwood takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Longwood, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Longwood departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Longwood, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Longwood to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Longwood is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 12 miles from Longwood. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Longwood, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Longwood takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Longwood

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Longwood

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Longwood

Most booked hotels in Longwood

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Mary
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2176 reviews)
$95+
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Hyatt Place Lake Mary-Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$116+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Orlando - Sanford
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 523 reviews)
$87+
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Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1093 reviews)
$89+
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Best Western Plus Sanford Airport/Lake Mary Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1332 reviews)
$99+
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Budget Inn Sanford
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1790 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Longwood

Renting a car in Longwood costs $28 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Longwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Longwood (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. The most frequently booked car type in Longwood is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Longwood costs $28 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Longwood.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Longwood (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. The most frequently booked car type in Longwood is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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