Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ocala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ocala

With a population of 56,315, Ocala is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

Where to Eat in Ocala

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sky Fine Dining (3600 SW 38th Ave. Sixth Floor) and Mesa de Notte (2436 E. Silver Springs Blvd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Katya Vineyards (11 E Silver Springs Blvd) and Celebrity’s Soul Food - Ocala (2237 SW 19th Ave RD Suite 102) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ocala.

When to visit Ocala

Ocala in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 407
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocala in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 407
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ocala in July, when the average temperature is 27 °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 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Ocala, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Ocala

Plane

Although Ocala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 65 miles from Ocala. The shortest flight to Ocala from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ocala, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ocala to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Ocala is called Ocala, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ocala is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 64 miles from Ocala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ocala, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Ocala takes 110 miles and will cost you around AED 96. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about AED 206 for a journey of 175 miles. The most popular bus station is Ocala Pilot Travel Ctr - 2020 135th St, located 11 miles from the city centre of Ocala. Ocala is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ocala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 65 miles from Ocala. The shortest flight to Ocala from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ocala, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ocala to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Ocala is called Ocala, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ocala is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 64 miles from Ocala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ocala, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Ocala takes 110 miles and will cost you around AED 96. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about AED 206 for a journey of 175 miles. The most popular bus station is Ocala Pilot Travel Ctr - 2020 135th St, located 11 miles from the city centre of Ocala. Ocala is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ocala

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Ocala

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ocala

Average rates range from around AED 812 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG and Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocala

Most booked hotels in Ocala

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Hilton Ocala
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 554+
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Equus Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 367+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Ocala Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 422+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ocala I-75
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 245+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 278+
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Motel 6 Ocala Conference Center
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
AED 243+
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Hiring a car in Ocala

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Ocala is the Budget branch at 1506 South Pine Avenue, which is 1 mile from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Ocala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Ocala is the Budget branch at 1506 South Pine Avenue, which is 1 mile from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Ocala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

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