Davenport is a small town in northeastern Polk County, Florida, about 10 miles from Walt Disney World along I-4. It suits big groups wanting a private pool and a base for the Orlando parks. You need a car, as the homes are spread around the area and the town itself has little commercial life.
Davenport has around 2,000 residents and lies near Lake Tohopekaliga and Lake Marion, about 30 miles west of Orlando. The town itself is relaxed, with very little commercial enterprise, while the wider area has hotels and restaurants and is growing rapidly. Its appeal is as a base for Walt Disney World, Epcot, Universal Studios and SeaWorld rather than as a destination. The homes are scattered widely around Davenport, so check the map. Homes are mostly large, sleeping eight or more, with a private pool, air conditioning and a garden. Golf is well represented, with two large courses, and Posner Commons is a newer plaza off US 27 and I-4. The main shopping is in the larger centres of Orlando, Tampa and Kissimmee, so plan supplies around driving.
About 10 miles from Davenport along I-4, and the best-known of the many attractions within reach.
One of the larger centres nearby where visitors go for the main shopping.
About 30 miles east, a larger centre for shopping, with Orlando International airport roughly 30 miles from Davenport.
One of two lakes close to the town, along with Lake Marion.
Orlando International (MCO) is the airport, about 34 miles and around 45 minutes by car. A car is the easiest way to get around, and public transport information is hard to find. Orlando Sanford and Tampa airports are alternatives.
Davenport lies in Central Florida's subtropical zone and is warm and humid in summer. June to September is the wettest stretch, averaging around 7 inches of rain a month, against roughly 2.75 inches a month for the rest of the year. Pack for summer downpours and check park opening hours before you go.
Yes. Davenport is about 10 miles from Walt Disney World along I-4, and also convenient for Epcot, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. The reason to stay is access and space for a group, not the town itself.
Yes. A car is the easiest way around Davenport and Central Florida, public transport information is hard to find, and the parks and main shops are in other towns. Taxis are available but cost more.
Orlando International, about 34 miles by road and around 45 minutes by car. Lakeland Linder Regional and Orlando Sanford are also close, at roughly 32 and 49 miles.
Yes. The town has very little commercial enterprise and only about 2,000 people, which makes it calm compared with Orlando and Kissimmee. Golf is well represented, with two large courses.
Mostly in summer. From June to September, rainfall averages around 7 inches a month, compared with about 2.75 inches a month for the rest of the year, and summers are warm and humid.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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