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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Dora to see all of its attractions.

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

Mount Dora in July
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in July
Estimated hotel price
£93
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. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 25m.

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 £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about £22 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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 165 miles and will cost you around £38. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 240 miles.

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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 25m.

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 £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about £22 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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 165 miles and will cost you around £38. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Mount Dora

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora

Most booked hotels in Mount Dora

Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£178+
The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Hampton Inn Mount Dora
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Lakeside Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£150+
Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£72+

Hiring a car in Mount Dora

Expect to pay £0.84 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 £10.00 and £13.33. 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.

Expect to pay £0.84 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 £10.00 and £13.33. 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.