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

Ocala travel guide

Ocala Tourism | Ocala Guide

You're Going to Love Ocala

With a population of 56,315, Ocala is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ocala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ocala

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Kitchen & Bar (3600 SW 36th Ave) and Stirrups at World Equestrian Center (8510 NW 17th Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Ocala

Ocala in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocala in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 130
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 44m.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 44m.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Ocala

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Ocala

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,365 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,515 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Ocala

Average rates range from around S$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 326 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 By IHG and Budget Inn Ocala. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ocala, with prices from S$ 62 to S$ 394 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ocala are about 92% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocala

Most booked hotels in Ocala

See all
Hilton Ocala
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
View
Best Western Ocala Park Centre I-75
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 92+
View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ocala
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 73+
View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
View

Hiring a car in Ocala

Hertz, Budget and Avis 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 S$ 1.58 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 S$ 18.94 and S$ 25.26. The most frequently booked car type in Ocala is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hertz, Budget and Avis 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 S$ 1.58 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 S$ 18.94 and S$ 25.26. The most frequently booked car type in Ocala is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Ocala

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
Find car hire in Ocala