DeLand travel guide
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You're Going to Love DeLand
With a population of 27.031, DeLand is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything DeLand has to offer.
Where to Eat in DeLand
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sparrow's Grille at Victoria Hills (300 Spalding Way) and De La Vega Restaurante Y Galeria (128 N. Woodland Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit DeLand
Looking for warm weather? Then head to DeLand in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 208 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in DeLand, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to DeLand
Plane
Although DeLand doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 29 km from DeLand. The shortest flight to DeLand from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving DeLand, followed by Brightline. The train journey from DeLand to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 30 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in DeLand is called DeLand, and is located 5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to DeLand is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 55 km from DeLand. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to DeLand, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Sky Lake, the bus ride to DeLand takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about C$ 64 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving DeLand
Where to stay in DeLand
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites DeLand - near University and Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina.
Where to stay in popular areas of DeLand
Most booked hotels in DeLand
Renting a car in DeLand
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in DeLand (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. The most frequently booked car type in DeLand 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.