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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
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 42 km from Mount Dora. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 27h 58m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $62 for a 4h 32m trip.

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 Christchurch and takes around 27h 58m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $62 for a 4h 32m trip.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around $381 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $339 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North and Budget Lodge Mount Dora. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from $118 to $500 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 $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. 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 (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. 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 (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.