DeLand travel guide
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You're Going to Love DeLand
With a population of 27,031, DeLand is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.
Where to Eat in DeLand
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Table (100 E New York Ave) and The Twisted Chopstick (442 E New York Ave) are great picks.
When to visit DeLand
Looking for warm weather? Then head to DeLand in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 208 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in DeLand, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to DeLand
Plane
Although DeLand doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 29 km from DeLand. The shortest flight to DeLand from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 19m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving DeLand, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from DeLand to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 50m trip. The train station in DeLand is called DeLand, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to DeLand is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 55 km from DeLand. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to DeLand, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to DeLand takes 185 km and will cost you around $43. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving DeLand
Where to stay in DeLand
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites DeLand - near University and Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina.
Where to stay in popular areas of DeLand
Hiring a car in DeLand
Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in DeLand (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97. The most frequently booked car type in DeLand is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.