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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in September
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 Islip and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 07m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Islip and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 07m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Mount Dora and Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $80 to $269 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mount Dora are about 37% 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 (9.4, 187 reviews)
$227+
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The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (9, 450 reviews)
$109+
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The Heirloom Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 365 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 588 reviews)
$104+
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Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1295 reviews)
$144+
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Hampton Inn Mount Dora
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 494 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Mount Dora

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Dora.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Dora.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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