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, Pisces Rising (239 W 4th Ave.) and Copacabana Cuban Cafe - Mt Dora (320 Dora Drawdy Way) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in May
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in May
Estimated hotel price
$226
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 Christchurch and takes around 41h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Dora. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $58 for a 2h 39m 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 Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Pompano Beach, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 215 miles and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Mount Dora

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (2,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (643 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,672 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Air France
Good (637 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,624 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,648 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (162 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (599 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (792 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,460 reviews)
LOT
Good (486 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Mount Dora and Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora

Hiring a car in Mount Dora

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.99 and $26.66. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Luxury (Cadillac XTS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.