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Deltona
Skip Deltona as a base: it is a commuter city with no beach and few sights. Sleep here only if I-4 hotels are full or you want Green Springs.
Deltona is Volusia County's largest city by population, a planned commuter town between Orlando and Daytona Beach with almost nothing built for visitors. Its one real stop is Green Springs, a sulphur spring north of Lake Monroe. Most travellers sleep in Daytona Beach, DeLand or New Smyrna Beach and pass through on I-4.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, afternoon storms), late Aug–Oct (hurricane season)
- Airports
- SFB · MCO · DAB
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Deltona911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-248-1777
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Deltona, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDeltona is a low-density commuter city and feels calm by day; the practical risks are summer heat and storms, thin street lighting in subdivisions…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 386-248-1777 Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison Control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSFB Orlando Sanford International (About 30–40 min south by car; small airport, mostly Allegiant.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the city is spread over low-density subdivisions with no useful bus network and no walkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseAdd 18–22% tip and Florida sales tax.$15–28
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedBudget motel room (I-4 strip), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room (I-4 strip), a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedBudget motel room (I-4 strip), a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SFB Orlando Sanford International (About 30–40 min south by car; small airport, mostly Allegiant.) · MCO Orlando International (About 50–70 min south by car via I-4 and FL-417.) · DAB Daytona Beach International (About 35–45 min northeast by car; limited routes.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid*
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Deltona: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the city is spread over low-density subdivisions with no useful bus network and no walkable centre. SunRail's northern terminus is at DeBary, about 15 min west by car, for trains toward Orlando. I-4 links Orlando (about 40 min) and Daytona Beach (about 35 min).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive FL-415 or US-17 north, about 20 min
Stetson University, a walkable downtown and the Amtrak station; the best half-day from Deltona.
Door to door: About 45 min
I-4 east to I-95, about 35 min by car
Beach, boardwalk and speedway; go early on summer weekends.
Door to door: About 50 min
I-4 east then FL-44, about 40 min by car
Better beach and a small historic district; a full day if you add the inlet.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-4 east then I-95 and FL-421, about 50 min by car
Lighthouse and marine science centre; combine with New Smyrna Beach.
Door to door: About 55 min
I-4 east to I-95 north, about 45 min by car
Quieter beach town; only worth the drive if you are already heading north.
Door to door: About 45 min
I-4 east to I-95, about 35 min by car
Suburban dining and the Dunlawton Sugar Mill; a meal stop, not a day.
Door to door: About 15 min
Drive Saxon Blvd west, about 10 min
Closest extra beds and restaurants on US-17; Blue Spring State Park is nearby.
Door to door: About 50 min
I-4 east to I-95 south, about 40 min by car
Quieter beachfront than Daytona proper; good for an afternoon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-4 at DeBary / Dirkson Drive (Exit 108)
The main hotel cluster: Hampton Inn DeBary/Deltona and Travelodge. Best for a one-night I-4 stop with a car.
I-4 at Saxon Boulevard
Holiday Inn Express and the Orange City side of US-17; quieter, still car-only.
Around Deltona Blvd and Howland Blvd
Residential and strip-mall streets; short-term rentals appear here. Nothing within walking distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × US$55 · check | US$55 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$279 per person per day, bed included | US$558 |
2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–16 |
| Fast-food or takeaway lunch | $10–15 |
| Sit-down dinner, main courseAdd 18–22% tip and Florida sales tax. | $15–28 |
| Draught beer in a bar | $6–9 |
| Rideshare, Deltona to DeBary SunRail stationcheck | $12–20 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No beach and no walkable downtown: do not book Deltona expecting a resort town.
- Summer afternoons bring heavy thunderstorms; hurricane season runs roughly Jun–Nov, peaking late Aug–Oct.
- Green Springs water is sulphur-smelling and swimming is prohibited; signs warn against diving in.
- Rideshare coverage is thin late at night; arrange your return trip before you go out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 386-248-1777
- Poison Control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-248-1777
- Poison Control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Deltona; the nearest are in Orlando. Check your country's embassy or consulate in Washington, DC or Orlando for hours.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare, Deltona to DeBary SunRail station: $12–20, about 15 min (check)
- SunRail, DeBary to Orlando: about $2–5 one way, about 50 min (check)
- Car hire, one day, compact: about $55 plus fuel and tolls (check)
Say or show
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest petrol station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this the road to DeLand? — Is this the road to DeLand?
- How far is the beach? — How far is the beach?
- Please call me a taxi. — Please call me a taxi.
- Thank you. — Thank you.
English is the working language; Spanish is widely spoken in Central Florida.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Deltona. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, afternoon storms), late Aug–Oct (hurricane season) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for SFB, MCO and DAB: last-mile drive times, rideshare coverage and overnight rungs.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Green Springs, the I-4 Exit 108 hotel strip, Saxon Blvd and Osteen.
- Place pages with verified hours and fees (Green Springs, Dewey O. Boster Park, Center at Deltona) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hurricane and storm arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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