With a population of 51,442, The Villages 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything The Villages has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bluefin Grill & Bar (2738 Brownwood Blvd) and Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar, The Brownwood Hotel & Spa (3003 Brownwood Boulevard) are great picks.
Although The Villages doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Orlando All airports (ORL), which is located 48 miles from The Villages. Tampa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to The Villages departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 44m.
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving The Villages, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from The Villages to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in The Villages is called The Villages, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to The Villages is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 46 miles from The Villages. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Villages, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to The Villages takes 165 miles and will cost you around $47. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 230 miles.
Renting a car in The Villages costs $51 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in The Villages (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 The Villages is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$17/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$21/day