Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mount Dora travel guide

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With a population of 12,370, Mount Dora is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 42 km from Mount Dora. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Train. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 39 km from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Mount Dora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 42 km from Mount Dora. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Train. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 39 km from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,044 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,139 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $407 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Mt. Dora and Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $119 to $469 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mount Dora are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora

Hiring a car in Mount Dora

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.26 and $25.68. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.26 and $25.68. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.