Dunedin travel guide

Dunedin Tourism | Dunedin Guide

You're Going to Love Dunedin

With a population of 35,321, Dunedin is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dunedin has to offer.

Where to Eat in Dunedin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Parlor House Bistro (1757 Main St) and Bon Appetit (150 Marina Plaza) are great picks.

When to visit Dunedin

Dunedin in September
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunedin in September
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunedin

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dunedin include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dunedin departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dunedin, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunedin to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 92 miles from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunedin, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Dunedin takes 60 miles and will cost you around $100. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dunedin, you’ll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dunedin include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dunedin departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dunedin, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunedin to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dunedin is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 92 miles from Dunedin. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunedin, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Dunedin takes 60 miles and will cost you around $100. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dunedin

Airlines serving Dunedin

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,423 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunedin

Most booked hotels in Dunedin

Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 440 reviews)
$481+
Hampton Inn Dunedin
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 316 reviews)
$172+
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1811 reviews)
$315+
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1269 reviews)
$409+
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1182 reviews)
$276+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Clearwater North/Dunedin
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 22 reviews)
$167+

Renting a car in Dunedin

Renting a car in Dunedin costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Dunedin.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dunedin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dunedin is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dunedin costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Dunedin.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dunedin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dunedin is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.