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.

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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
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 Air Canada, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 44 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 AZ Car Rental and Seven Auto Rent & Sale, 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 C$ 64. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 31 for a journey of 230 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 Air Canada, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 44 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 AZ Car Rental and Seven Auto Rent & Sale, 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 C$ 64. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 31 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Mount Dora

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
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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

Most booked hotels in Mount Dora

Heron Cay Lakeview Bed & Breakfast Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 304+
The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
Hampton Inn Mount Dora
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares - Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
Lakeside Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 256+

Renting a car in Mount Dora

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre 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 C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.56. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre 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 C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.56. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.