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

Mount Dora travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Dora

With a population of 12,370, Mount Dora is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Mount Dora deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mount Dora

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1921 Mount Dora (142 E 4th Ave) and Pisces Rising (239 W 4th Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Dora

Plane

Although Mount Dora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 26 miles from Mount Dora. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 24 miles from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Mount Dora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 26 miles from Mount Dora. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 24 miles from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
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Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $80 to $243 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mount Dora are about 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mount Dora by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora

Most booked hotels in Mount Dora

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Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 184 reviews)
$222+
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The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 444 reviews)
$106+
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The Heirloom Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 358 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 576 reviews)
$117+
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Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1268 reviews)
$190+
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Hampton Inn Mount Dora
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 477 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Mount Dora

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mount Dora, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mount Dora, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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