Hotels in Daytona Beach

Best time to visit Daytona Beach

Most speed-lovers visit Daytona in February to catch the Speedweek’s races and events. To escape the large race-going crowds and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, plan your visit between March – May. Average temperatures range from 60 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit. You can enjoy events such as the Daytona Beach International Festival that celebrates multi-genre music, or Daytona Turkey Run, the largest combined car show where over 5,000 collector cars are on display. Summer is hot and humid, and average temperatures hover around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The city is also prone to hurricanes at this time of the year. You can try to find excellent deals and discounts on travel and accommodation if you visit Daytona Beach in this budget-friendly season. With pleasant weather and a long lineup of events, December – February remains the peak tourist season. Remember to book your accommodation in advance to enjoy reasonable room rates.

Getting around Daytona Beach

Having a set of wheels is the best way to get around this automobile-obsessed city, where popular attractions are quite spread out. Remember that you can also drive on the beach directly, as Daytona Beach has hard-packed sand, and several designated areas where beach driving is officially permitted. If you do not wish to get behind the wheel, you can call and schedule a taxi through one of the local operators. Usually, you will not be able to hail a taxi directly on the streets. Volusia County operates the city’s public transportation system, Votran. Over 20 bus lines stop throughout the Daytona Beach area. Adult single ride cash fare is $1.75 USD, while an All-day pass will cost you $3.75 USD. You can consider hiring motorbikes through several bike rental companies that operate here. Check out great deals on car rentals with momondo.

Best places to stay in Daytona Beach

Apart from the delights of a typical beach holiday, Daytona is best known for its ever-expanding NASCAR empire. Every year, this beach city attracts thousands of motorsport fans to Speedweeks, an action-packed schedule of events and races before the main Daytona 500 motorcar race, and Daytona 200 bike race. Located on the east coast of Florida, Daytona Beach is spread over 2 land masses, east and west of the Halifax River.

West of Halifax River

Most of the western mainland is occupied by the Daytona International Speedway. This area is most popular amongst the speed-lovers who mainly come in to the city for the race events. You will also find a small collection of museums around here. Less than 2 miles from the Daytona International Speedway, you have the contemporary studios and fully equipped 1 – 2 bedrooms suites at the Residence Inn by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway / Airport hotel. Walk to popular attractions, restaurants and shopping, if you stay in the modern, comfortable rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Airport hotel. Just half a mile from Gate 40 of the Daytona International Speedway, and the restaurants and shops of the International Speedway Square, you can enjoy the excellent location of the Holiday Inn Express Daytona Beach – Speedway hotel.

East of Halifax River

Once you cross the Hailfax River via a collection of bridges, the eastern strip of Daytona Beach boasts Atlantic Ocean-facing beaches, luxurious resorts, a vibrant pier, several shops and restaurants, and an enormous amusement park in the middle of the strip. Check out The Shores Resort & Spa, a luxurious beachfront resort that features country-chic rooms and suites with 4-poster beds and sheer canopy curtains. All rooms have oversized windows or large terraces that offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy plush rooms, modern amenities, direct beach access, and an oceanfront pool with a refreshing pool bar at the Hyatt Place Daytona Beach – Oceanfront hotel. Within a minute’s walk to the Ocean Center convention center, shops, restaurants of Daytona Beach Boardwalk and the Daytona Lagoon amusement park, you have the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Apart from an excellent location, the hotel offers spacious suites and cabanas that put you right on the beach, and a host of other onsite amenities and facilities.

Cheap hotels in Daytona Beach

In Daytona Beach, several international hotel chains offer cheap accommodation for as low as $60.00 USD per night. You can check out the Best Western, Holiday Inn Express, America’s Best Value Inn, Residence Inn by Marriott, La Quinta, Quality Inn and Hilton Garden Inn, among others. You can also consider some of the independent beachfront properties such as the Bahama House or Perry’s Ocean Edge Resort. These hotels feature spacious rooms and suites with spectacular ocean views, outdoor pools, and several other family-friendly amenities.

When you hear the revving of engines, smell of gasoline and burnt rubber, plus the thunderous applause and cheers from speed-loving spectators, you know you’ve arrived right in time for Daytona’s motorcars and bike racing season. While the main race season is February, if you visit Daytona Beach during the rest of the year, there is still plenty to see and do beyond the race track.

• Spend time on the 23 miles of Daytona Beach, also called the ‘World’s Most Famous Beach’ for its large crowds, vibrant boardwalk, and hard-packed sand which you can drive on. Enjoy the shops, restaurants and bars along the mile-long pedestrian-only boardwalk that surrounds the pier.
• Get a bird’s eye view of the Daytona Beach area when you climb over 200 steps to the top of the 175-foot-tall Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, one of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S. At the Lens Museum, explore several exhibits that detail the history of the lighthouse and its evolution.
• Book a ½-hour guided Speedway Tour where you can discover the history of the Daytona International Speedway. You are also allowed to take a spin through the speedway’s infield, pass through NASCAR garages, and drive along Pit Road.
• Take a break from beach activities and head to the Daytona Lagoon amusement park that features a miniature golf course, go-kart racing, laser tag, a rock wall, and a handful of fun rides.
• Browse through old racing photographs, artifacts, and antique model cars at the Halifax Historical Museum. The museum is set in a Neo Classical-style 1910-dated building, west of the Halifax River.
• Admire artifacts from around the world, including Cuban, Chinese and African art, and Florida’s largest collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia at the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS). The museum also boasts several interactive and kid-friendly science exhibits.
• Enjoy walking amid great oaks, flowering annuals, perennials, and tropical and local vegetation, at the Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, a 45-minute drive from Daytona Beach.