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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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 September
Estimated hotel price
RM 523
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Dora in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 523
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. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around RM 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about RM 66 for a 3h 07m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 90 miles and will cost you around RM 92. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about RM 245 for a journey of 175 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. The shortest flight to Mount Dora from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mount Dora, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Mount Dora to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around RM 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about RM 66 for a 3h 07m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Dora, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Mount Dora takes 90 miles and will cost you around RM 92. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about RM 245 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Mount Dora

Airlines serving Mount Dora

Lufthansa
Good (7,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,826 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,671 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,894 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,237 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,106 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,425 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 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

Hiring a car in Mount Dora

Expect to pay RM 4.29 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 RM 51.47 and RM 68.62. 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 Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.29 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 RM 51.47 and RM 68.62. 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 Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.