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 July
Estimated hotel price
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in July
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 27h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 07m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 90 miles and will cost you around $56. From Pompano Beach, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 175 miles.

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 27h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 07m 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 90 miles and will cost you around $56. From Pompano Beach, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,050 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $372 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Mount Dora and Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $148 to $420 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mount Dora are about 55% 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 $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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