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Winter Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winter Haven

With a population of 33,874, Winter Haven is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winter Haven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Winter Haven

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fire (325 W Central Ave) and Bricks Family Restaurant (1 Legoland Way) are great picks.

When to visit Winter Haven

Winter Haven in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winter Haven in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winter Haven in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Winter Haven, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Winter Haven

Plane

Although Winter Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 44 miles from Winter Haven. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Haven departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winter Haven, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Winter Haven 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. The train station in Winter Haven is called Winter Haven, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winter Haven is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 42 miles from Winter Haven. 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 Winter Haven, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 44 miles from Winter Haven. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winter Haven departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Winter Haven, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Winter Haven 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. The train station in Winter Haven is called Winter Haven, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winter Haven is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 42 miles from Winter Haven. 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 Winter Haven, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Winter Haven

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Winter Haven

Most booked hotels in Winter Haven

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Best Western Plus Winter Haven Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 337 reviews)
$153+
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Holiday Inn Winter Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 615 reviews)
$141+
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Hampton Inn Winter Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 834 reviews)
$142+
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2096 reviews)
$281+
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Best Western Auburndale Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 445 reviews)
$140+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Winter Haven FL
2 stars
Good (6.8, 717 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Winter Haven

Renting a car in Winter Haven costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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, 29% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winter Haven (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 Winter Haven is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winter Haven costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 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, 29% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winter Haven (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 Winter Haven is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Winter Haven

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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