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

Mount Dora travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Dora

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

Where to Eat in Mount Dora

If you’re looking for affordable options, 1921 Mount Dora (142 E 4th Ave) and Pisces Rising (239 W 4th Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
$209
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 26 miles from Mount Dora. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $42 for a 6h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 24 miles from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Exer Rent a Car, 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 26 miles from Mount Dora. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $42 for a 6h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 24 miles from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Exer Rent a Car, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,990 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,344 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,153 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $386 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 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 $108 to $427 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mount Dora are about 79% 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 (Hyundai Kona 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, 53% 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 (Hyundai Kona 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, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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