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 July
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in July
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 21h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Train. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 41m 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 Capital Rent A Car and Flex To Go, 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 Christchurch and takes around 21h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Train. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 41m 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 Capital Rent A Car and Flex To Go, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

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 $103 to $557 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mount Dora are about 50% 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 $1.51 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 $18.10 and $24.13. 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 (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.10 and $24.13. 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 (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.