Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Mount Dora

Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
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 2h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Jacksonville takes 3h 15m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 4h 32m 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 America Car Rental and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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. 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 2h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Mount Dora to Jacksonville takes 3h 15m and costs around C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 4h 32m 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 America Car Rental and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Mount Dora

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Mount Dora

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,314 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Dora

Average rates range from around C$ 311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 275 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Mt. Dora and Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mount Dora, with prices from C$ 94 to C$ 369 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mount Dora are about 62% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Dora

Most booked hotels in Mount Dora

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The Estate at Mt Dora
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Lakeside Inn on Lake Dora
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Quality Inn & Suites Mt Dora North
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Mount Dora

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.15 and C$ 20.20. 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 rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.15 and C$ 20.20. 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 rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.