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Odessa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Odessa

With a population of 7,267, Odessa is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Odessa has to offer.

When to visit Odessa

Odessa in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Odessa in October
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Odessa

Plane

When flying to Odessa, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Odessa include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Odessa departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Odessa, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Odessa to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Odessa is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 76 miles from Odessa. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Odessa, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Odessa include Southwest, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Odessa departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Odessa, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Odessa to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Odessa is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 76 miles from Odessa. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Odessa

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
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Airlines serving Odessa

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Odessa

Most booked hotels in Odessa

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Odessa Trinity
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 352 reviews)
$139+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Tampa Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 457 reviews)
$184+
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Hotel Haya
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 653 reviews)
$146+
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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1844 reviews)
$222+
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1001 reviews)
$326+
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La Quinta Inn Tampa Airport Stadium Westshore
3 stars
Good (6.5, 3482 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Odessa

Renting a car in Odessa costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 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 Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Odessa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Odessa, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Odessa costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 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 Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Odessa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Odessa, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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