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. Mount Dora deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Mount Dora
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. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Dora departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 44m.
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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mount Dora is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 24 miles from Mount Dora. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 175 miles and will cost you around $47. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 240 miles.
Airlines serving Mount Dora
Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora
Most booked hotels in Mount Dora
Renting a car in Mount Dora
Renting a car in Mount Dora costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Dora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.