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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
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 18 miles from DeLand. The shortest flight to DeLand from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 30h 25m.
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 RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about RM 105 for a 2h 50m trip. The train station in DeLand is called DeLand, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.
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 70 miles and will cost you around RM 81. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about RM 224 for a journey of 165 miles.
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
Hiring a car in DeLand
Expect to pay RM 4.92 per litre in DeLand (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.94 and RM 78.59. The most frequently booked car type in DeLand is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.