Passport/Visa Requirements: All U.S. citizens must have a passport when traveling by air to or from Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Mexico. Citizens of Canada, Mexico and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda also must have a passport or other designated secure document to enter the U.S.
Beginning 1 June 2009, passports are required for land crossings at the Canadian and Mexican borders with the U.S. and for cruise passengers returning to the U.S. from Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada or Bermuda. Reconfirm travel-document requirements with your carrier prior to departure.
Population: 64,183.
Languages: English.
Predominant Religions: Christian, Jewish.
Time Zone: 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-5 GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Voltage Requirements: 110 volts.
Telephone Codes: 386, area code;
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Several major U.S. banks are located along Atlantic Avenue and throughout the Daytona Beach area. Many are located beachside. Virtually all the major banks have ATMs. Banking hours are typically Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm. Some banks have limited service on Saturday.
The sales tax is 6.5%. There is a hotel tax of 6%.
Tip waitstaff 15%-20% for good service. Tip bellhops US$1 per bag.
The average annual temperature is 70 F/21 C. (That is also the average water temperature.) Winters range around the mid-60s F/15-19 C during the day, but temperatures can drop quickly at night. In summer, the area experiences average temperatures in the high 80s F/29-31 C during the day. Expect afternoon showers during summer.
Temperatures along the beach will usually be several degrees cooler than inland. This moderating effect occurs because of ocean breezes. Hurricane season is June-November.
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| Pressure: | 998.29998928 Millibars | | Dew Point: | 73 °F/ 23 °C | | Humidity: | 87% | | Visibility: | 1 Miles / 2 Kilometers | | Wind: | 9 MPH / 16 KPH WNW | | Comfort Index: | 80 °F/ 27 °F | | Last Updated: | 8/21/2008 10:00:00 AM |
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| FRI | Weather Condition | High | Low |
| OVERCAST | 82 °F
28 °C | 75 °F
24 °C | | SAT | Weather Condition | High | Low |
| OVERCAST | 84 °F
29 °C | 73 °F
23 °C | | SUN | Weather Condition | High | Low |
| OVERCAST | 86 °F
30 °C | 73 °F
23 °C | | MON | Weather Condition | High | Low |
| OVERCAST | 86 °F
30 °C | 73 °F
23 °C | | TUE | Weather Condition | High | Low |
| OVERCAST | 87 °F
31 °C | 73 °F
23 °C |
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Because Daytona Beach is a laid-back area, almost any clothing is acceptable. T-shirts, shorts and sandals dominate the dress scene. Be aware that beachwear should not be worn away from the beach. Hats and plenty of sunscreen are recommended to avoid sunburn. Umbrellas come in handy during late summer afternoons when central Florida is subject to brief showers.
For business meetings, conservative suits are often the style, but business travelers should be aware of the area's high summer temperatures and humidity. Business casual sets the mood for most business attire—in Florida, that means khakis and polo shirts with the occasional blazer for men, blouses and slacks for women, sun dresses only with a blazer.
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Most hotels offer Internet access in rooms, and several offer Wi-Fi. Wireless Internet access is available for a nominal fee in Daytona Beach's business district, including Beach Street downtown and along International Speedway Boulevard. Internet access is also available at public libraries.
This cafe has a dozen stations and offers Internet gaming, faxing, photo downloads and other services. Coffee and pastries are also sold. Open daily 9 am-9 pm. US$5 for 30 minutes. 820 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Phone 386-248-3212. http://www.daytonainternet.com.
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The Daytona Beach News-Journal is the daily local paper.
Pay phones that take credit cards or coins are found at the airport, hotels and throughout the various shopping areas and malls.
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The Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) is just north of the city. The best way to get to and from the airport is to rent a car, but taxis and shuttles are also available. If you're planning to spend most of your time in town and at the beach, the city operates an efficient public-transportation system that includes citywide bus service as well as old-fashioned trolleys that serve the beach areas January-September.
The Daytona Beach International Airport, just a few miles/kilometers north of the beach, is easy and convenient to use. There are connecting flights from nearly 200 cities. A small food court and a gift shop are on-site. Security phone 386-248-8069. Administration phone 386-248-8030. http://www.flydaytonafirst.com.
Car rental services are located at the airport. It's easy to get around the Daytona Beach area, thanks to its uncomplicated road grid-system. Two of the busiest roads are International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92), which runs east-west to the beach, and Atlantic Avenue (A1A) which runs north-south. Those highways move a lot of traffic without much congestion. However, during major area events, motorists might want to find alternate routes or choose another time to travel.
Several taxi, limousine and shuttle services are available to meet all arriving flights and provide 24-hour service. You must phone for a taxi ahead of time.
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Information and brochures are available at the downtown office. The bureau also maintains visitors centers at Daytona USA, and both the Daytona Beach Shores and Ormond Beach chambers of commerce. Daily 9 am-5 pm. 126 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach. Phone 386-255-0415. Toll-free 800-854-1234. http://www.daytonabeach.com.
