Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in June
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in June
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Southwest, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 09m.

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

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (8,291 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,026 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,440 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,548 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,817 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,525 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $73 to $387 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mount Dora are about 35% 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

Historic Tremain Cottages
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 152 reviews)
$203+
Lakeside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1410 reviews)
$207+
Hampton Inn Mt. Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 547 reviews)
$145+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 649 reviews)
$86+
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
3 stars
Good (7.6, 842 reviews)
$85+
The Citrus Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 930 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Mount Dora

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 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, 34% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 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, 34% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.