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.
Activities & attractions in Mount Dora
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
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 Houston and takes around 2h 25m.
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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $21 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Zezgo, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Bus, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Pompano Beach, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 175 miles and will cost you around $54. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 185 miles.
Airlines serving Mount Dora
Where to stay in Mount Dora
Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $97 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 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora
Most booked hotels in Mount Dora
Renting a car in Mount Dora
Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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, 37% 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 (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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