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

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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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 25h 51m.

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 Sonic Car Rental and Movis, 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 25h 51m.

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 Sonic Car Rental and Movis, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Ocala

TPATampa
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Ocala

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,882 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,251 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,297 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ocala

Average rates range from around S$ 187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 304 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 By IHG. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ocala, with prices from S$ 58 to S$ 629 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ocala are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocala

Most booked hotels in Ocala

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Equus Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 78+
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Best Western Ocala Park Centre I-75
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ocala I-75
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 61+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
S$ 75+
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Hiring a car in Ocala

Budget, Hertz 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$ 1.51 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$ 18.07 and S$ 24.09. Full-size (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ocala, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Budget, Hertz 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$ 1.51 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$ 18.07 and S$ 24.09. Full-size (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ocala, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Ocala

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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