Davenport (Florida)

Climate

Davenport has a relatively warm climate, located in Central Florida's subtropical zone, and is warm and humid during the summertime with small, scattered thundershowers almost daily. These storms tend to pass quickly, giving way to that typical Florida sunshine before long. Davenport has high temperatures (F) ranging from the low 70s to the mid 90s, and low temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the low 70s. The months June to September have average highs in the 90s as a rule, and those are also the months with the highest average precipitation. The average precipitation for the months June to September is around 7 inches (~178 mm) per month, whereas for the rest of the year, the rainfall average is around 2.75 inches (~70 mm) per month.

Davenport is located only 10 miles (~16 km) from Walt Disney World, along Interstate 4. It's situated about 30 miles (~48 km) West of Orlando, and 54 miles (~87 km) East of Tampa, both of which have international airports.

By plane

Davenport is within easy driving distance of 3 larger airports:

• Orlando International (about 30 miles from Davenport (~48 km))
• Lakeland Linder Regional (about 32 miles from Davenport (~51 km))
• Orlando Sanford (about 49 miles from Davenport (~79 km))

And also 3 other public-use airports:

• Jack Browns (~3 miles from Davenport (~5 km)) in Winter Haven
• Winter Haven's Gilbert (~13 miles from Davenport (~21 km))
• Kissimmee Gateway (~15 mile from Davenport (~24 km)) in Orlando

By train

There are 2 Amtrak stations near Davenport:

• 15 miles (~24 km) away in Winter Haven (1800 7th St. S.W.)
• 17 miles (~27 km) away in Kissimmee (111 Dakin ST.)

By car

Interstate 4 is the nearest Interstate and connects Davenport to many of central Florida's main cities and attractions.

Since Davenport is such a small city, it is very easy to get around in by car, on foot, or by bicycle.

By car

The easiest way to get around Davenport and Central Florida is by car. If renting, it is substantially less money to rent a car outside of the airport. The city is set up on grid system, and is fairly easy to navigate.

By taxi

There are several taxi companies in Davenport, to make getting around very easy, though it's generally more expensive than other modes of transportation. With Davenport being such a small city, it's not out of range for most people though.

By bus

It is hard to find information about public transportation within Davenport, though over 95% of commuters in Davenport tend to drive, rather than take the bus.

By bicycle

Davenport is a very small town, and getting around on a bike is very easy. There seem to be several bike shops in Davenport, but it's unclear whether any of them rent bikes for day trips or by the week, etc.

Davenport is generally a place to visit if you're looking for a smaller, relaxed town to stay in while visiting some of the many attractions nearby. Most often, visitors to Davenport use the town as a jumping-off point to visit places like Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, and Wet 'n' Wild Water Park, all located in Orlando, just a short drive away.

As noted above, there is not a lot to do in Davenport, unless you want to play some golf, or just relax in a quiet little town. Golfing is a fairly well represented sport in Davenport, with two large golf courses:

• Highlands Reserve Golf Club

• Ridgewood Lakes Golf & Country Club

  address: 200 Eagle Ridge Drive

Most people visiting Davenport don't do so for the shopping. While there are shops and stores in Davenport, the main shopping experiences on a trip to Davenport are to be had in some of the nearby larger centers, such as Orlando, Tampa, and Kissimmee.

• Posner Commons

  address: 6500 grandview parkway
  Beautiful new plaza opened right off US 27 and I-4 including a Dick's Sporting Goods, Subway, Michaels, Staples, Target, JCPenney (with salon), Best Buy + more!

You will find many of the most common national restaurant chains in Davenport, as well as a few local eating establishments.

• Davenport Cafe

  phone: +1 863 422-1770
  address: 110 W Orange St

• Diromio's Pizza & Grill

  phone: +1 863 420-2001
  address: 101 Divine Dr

• D'oro Palazzo

  phone: +1 863 424-1100
  address: 2200 Posner Blvd

• The End Zone

  phone: +1 863 420-6569
  address: 42605 U.S. Hwy 27

• The Finer Taste

  phone: +1 863 424-3020
  address: 1260 Posner Blvd
  Wine & beer shop with gourmet light entrees and desserts.

• Hotel Tea Room

  phone: +1 863 421-0827
  address: 301 W Maple

• Kumo Japanese Restaurant

  phone: +1 863 420-7779
  address: 207 Ambersweet Way

• Mannino's Pizzaria

  phone: +1 863 424-4222
  address: 43362 U.S. Hwy 27

• Mia Pizza

  phone: +1 863 420-3336
  address: 2440 Sand Mine Rd

• The Proper Pie Co.

  phone: +1 863 286-9170
  address: 145 Ridge Center Dr
  British restaurant.

• Sake

  phone: +1 863 420-0188
  address: 2700 Posner Blvd
  Japanese steakhouse.

• The Shamrock Pub & Grille

  phone: +1 863 424-4242
  address: 43392 U.S. Hwy 27

• Sunday's Grill

  phone: +1 863 588-2162
  address: 2414 Sand Mine Rd

• Webb's Candy

  address: 38217 US 27, Davenport
  Citrus candy, ice cream and goat's milk fudge.

• Zen Asian Grill

  phone: +1 863 420-9958
  address: 4812 Grandview Parkway

As with places to eat in Davenport, there are several national chains located in Davenport, along with some local bars and pubs:

• 19th Hole Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 863 424-7277
  address: 102 Polo Park Blvd

• Brass Rail Lounge

  phone: +1 863 420-2278
  address: 43356 U.S. Hwy 27

• Linksters Taproom

  phone: +1 863 420-7446
  address: 201 Ambersweet Way

• Liquorup

  phone: +1 863 422-8585
  address: 1111 Holly Hill Rd

• Tuscana Tavern

  phone: +1 407 390-9826
  address: 1395 Tuscana Ln

There are plenty of motels and hotels in and around Davenport. Additionally, short-term rentals of houses, apartments, and timeshares is also a popular lodging option for many visitors.

Near I-4/U.S. 27 interchange

• America's Best Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 863 420-8888
  address: 44199 U.S. Hwy 27
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, pets allowed, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

• Comfort Inn & Suites Maingate South

  phone: +1 863 353-4510
  address: 4095 Hotel Dr
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

• Coral Ridge Inn

  phone: +1 863 438-7476
  address: 40990 U.S. Hwy 27
  Kitchen/efficiencies available, pets welcome, & free wi-fi internet access available.

• Days Inn & Suites Davenport

  phone: +1 863 424-2596
  address: 2425 Frontage Rd
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, pets allowed, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

• Hampton Inn—Orlando Maingate South

  phone: +1 863 420-9898
  address: 44117 U.S. Hwy 27
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 863 420-6611
  address: 4050 Hotel Dr
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

• Home Suites

  phone: +1 863 424-2811
  address: 44089 U.S. Hwy 27
  Kitchen/efficiencies available, pool, pets allowed, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

• Quality Inn Maingate Four Corners

  phone: +1 863 424-2120
  address: 43824 U.S. Hwy 27
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

Four Corners area

• Bahama Bay Resort

  phone: +1 863 547-1200
  address: 400 Gran Bahama Blvd

• Days Inn Clermont South

  phone: +1 863 424-6099
  address: 9240 W U.S. Hwy 192
  Complimentary breakfast, pool, pets allowed, & free wi-fi wireless internet access.

Vacation Rentals

• Sandy Ridge Villas

  phone: +1 416 532-3557
  Two 1600 ft 2 villas. Each 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has cable tv, wi-fi, and a heated outdoor pool/spa.

The nearest public library with public-access computers and wireless internet is in Haines City.

• Davenport Post Office

  phone: +1 863 422-4451
  address: 1 South Blvd E