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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Tavares travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tavares

With a population of 13,951, Tavares is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tavares has to offer.

Where to Eat in Tavares

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fish Camp on Lake Eustis (901 Lake Shore Blvd) and Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill (118 W Ruby St # 122) are great picks.

When to visit Tavares

Tavares in August
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tavares in August
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tavares

Plane

Although Tavares doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 30 miles from Tavares. 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 Tavares departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Tavares, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Tavares to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tavares is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 28 miles from Tavares. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tavares, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Tavares takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Tavares doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 30 miles from Tavares. 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 Tavares departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Tavares, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Tavares to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tavares is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 28 miles from Tavares. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tavares, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Tavares takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Tavares

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Tavares

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tavares

Average rates range from around $281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $125 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North and Inn On The Green.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tavares

Most booked hotels in Tavares

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 567 reviews)
$116+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
2 stars
Good (7.9, 758 reviews)
$104+
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Key West Resort on Lake Dora
3 stars
Good (7.5, 839 reviews)
$175+
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La Bella Inn
2 stars
Good (6.9, 529 reviews)
$88+
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Inn On The Green
2 stars
Good (6.3, 254 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Tavares

Renting a car in Tavares costs $72 per day, on average, or $215 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, 51% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Tavares (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 Tavares is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tavares costs $72 per day, on average, or $215 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, 51% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Tavares (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 Tavares is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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