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
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 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $47 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 Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 115 miles and will cost you around $52. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Mount Dora
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 $1.76 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 $21.02 and $28.02. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Dora is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.