Is Orlando or Tampa better?

The weather is about equal in terms of sunshine, humidity, rain, and temperature. However, Orlando is a far safer city from hurricanes and tropical storms while Tampa is better city for consistent ocean breezes and absolute comfort. Let's dive into all the details.



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Although both cities are located in central Florida, Tampa is much closer to the coast, surrounded by Tampa Bay. This makes it the better option for beach lovers, since Orlando is about an hour's drive from the Atlantic Ocean—and a whopping 90 miles from the warmer Gulf of Mexico and Gulf beaches.

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#1 – It Can Be Cheaper to Fly into Tampa than Orlando Depending on where you fly out of, what day of the week, and what airline you use, flying into Tampa can be cheaper, in fact many people say much cheaper than flying into Orlando.

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But for your overall vacation, I recommend 3 days so you can take a rest day in between. I'm sure you know that theme parks require a lot of walking and Florida weather can be unpredictable. Having 2 days with an additional rest day planned, allows you to have some flexibility in your trip and a much-needed break.

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Overall, Walt Disney World is much more expansive with many more attractions, restaurants, and hotels to choose from. At both resorts, guests can buy separate tickets for each individual theme park or pay a little more for a ticket that'll allow you to move freely between the parks.

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Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Walt Disney World is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Tampa to Walt Disney World.

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