Doral

Doral travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Doral is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Doral works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Doral, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Doral, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Doral starts at around €72 per night, with a typical rate near €111 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: EB Hotel Miami Airport, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2452 reviews, from €131 per night; Trump National Doral Miami, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 293 reviews, from €263 per night; DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Doral, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 2729 reviews, from €131 per night; Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall, 3-star, guest rating 8.8 from 2380 reviews, from €133 per night; Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables, 5-star, guest rating 8.8 from 729 reviews, from €193 per night.

Day trips & routes: Miami — about 25 km, 27m drive; Miami Beach — about 26 km, 36m drive; Fort Lauderdale — about 57 km, 47m drive; West Palm Beach — about 122 km, 1h 20m drive. Fastest option is Miami: 27m by car.

Doral: what to know

Things to see: "Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride", rated 5 from 155 reviews, from €120.59; "Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach", rated 5 from 150 reviews, from €43.77; "Miami: 90 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride", rated 5 from 143 reviews, from €165.25; "Miami Helicopter Tour Hard Rock and Beach", rated 5 from 73 reviews, from €150.25; "Miami Art Deco Gems & Jewels Small Group & Exclusive Access Tour", rated 5 from 57 reviews, from €71.46.

Doral has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Doral is around €111, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Doral you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring United States, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.

Weather in the days ahead2533 °CModerate rain at timesFull forecast

What to see in Doral in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Doral

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 33 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Miami

    Miami is 25 km from Doral, about 27m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Doral
day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Miami Beach

    Miami Beach is 26 km from Doral, about 36m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Doral
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Route map

Where you can drive from Doral.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Doral

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Top attractions

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What travellers say about places in Doral

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Master CrepesFamily

Highly recommend!

My family and I were staying at the Marriott and it was an easy walk from our hotel. It was so delicious! The service was excellent. Definitely recommend.
453lexys2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
5 DoubleTree by Hilton Miami DoralBusiness

Terrific food and Service.

Carlo & Fernando were terrific servers. Very pleasant. The food was of high quality and delicious. Very clean atmosphere. Pleasant service & experience.
F7394GVrossp2026-08-06on Tripadvisor
5 DoubleTree by Hilton Miami DoralSolo travel

Carlos and Fernando Were Great!

Carlos and Fernando were great during breakfast at the hotel. They are very attentive and great staff for the hotel.
Odyssey029764663202026-08-05on Tripadvisor
1 El Arepazo DoralSolo travel

The worst place to eat arepas!

Please don’t come here to eat VENEZUELAN food, horrible service, disgusting food, your better off in Mc Donald’s
785darwinu2026-08-05on Tripadvisor

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