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Where to stay
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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 42 km 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 New York and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Jacksonville takes 3h 07m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 39 km from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, 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 42 km 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 New York and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Jacksonville takes 3h 07m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 39 km from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,065 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,373 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $67 to $263 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mount Dora are about 70% 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, 193 reviews)
$227+
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The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 457 reviews)
$126+
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The Heirloom Inn Mount Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 374 reviews)
$152+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 597 reviews)
$87+
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Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1315 reviews)
$170+
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Hampton Inn Mt. Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 505 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Mount Dora

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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