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The hotels near Daytona International Speedway that put you closest to the track are the two at ONE DAYTONA, The DAYTONA and the Fairfield Inn & Suites, plus a cluster of Hilton and Marriott hotels on Bill France Boulevard, Richard Petty Boulevard and Fentress Boulevard. All seven picks here are within about a 5- to 12-minute walk of a Speedway gate, so you can leave the car parked on race day.
The Speedway is at 1801 W International Speedway Blvd in Daytona Beach, about 5 miles inland from the Main Street Pier and roughly 62 miles from Universal Orlando. Rooms near the track fill first for the DAYTONA 500, the Rolex 24 and Bike Week, and parking rules change on event weekends.
Below: what each hotel includes, the official 2027 event dates, Speedway parking, and beach drive times.
Quick answer: Book The DAYTONA, Autograph Collection for a boutique stay with Speedway-facing balconies, or the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites for free hot breakfast and free parking at ONE DAYTONA. Home2 Suites by Hilton sits just across International Speedway Boulevard from the track, off I-95, and has kitchens in every suite. Homewood Suites adds suites with free breakfast and parking, while the Hampton Inn is a simple base with free hot breakfast on the main road to the track.
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How we chose these Speedway hotels
We started with the Speedway’s official hotels page, which names the two ONE DAYTONA hotels as its official hotel partners. Then we added the closest branded hotels by walking distance. We measured walking and driving routes with OpenStreetMap-based routing (OSRM) to the nearest Speedway gate and rounded them. We checked fees, parking, breakfast and pet rules on each hotel’s own website.
Hilton and Marriott block automated visits to many hotel pages, so for six hotels we used archived copies of the official pages from late 2025 to mid-2026, marked “at last check.” We didn’t stay at these hotels, and we don’t publish scores or fixed prices.
Hotels near Daytona International Speedway compared
| Hotel | Walk to a gate* | Breakfast | Parking | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DAYTONA, Autograph Collection | About 0.3 mi | Paid, at Blue Flame | In $28 daily fee | Track views |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Speedway/Airport | About 0.3 mi | Free, hot buffet | Free | Value at ONE DAYTONA |
| Home2 Suites Daytona Beach Speedway | About 0.2 mi | Free, hot | $5 a day + tax | Kitchens, pets |
| Homewood Suites Speedway-Airport | About 0.3 mi | Free, hot | Free | Families in suites |
| Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Airport | About 0.4 mi | Paid, cooked to order | $5 a day + tax | On-site restaurant |
| Residence Inn Speedway/Airport | About 0.5 mi | Free, hot | $5 a day | Groups, long stays |
| Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport | About 0.6 mi | Free, hot buffet | $5 a day + tax | Budget race base |
*Walking distance to the nearest Speedway gate by OpenStreetMap routing, rounded; gate locations are from OpenStreetMap. Gates in use vary by event. Fees and parking are from each hotel’s official pages at our last check (October 2025 to October 2026), before tax, so confirm them before you book. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
1. The DAYTONA, Autograph Collection
The DAYTONA is the showpiece of ONE DAYTONA, the shopping and dining district at 1870 Victory Circle, directly across International Speedway Boulevard from the track. The Speedway lists it as an official hotel partner. It has 144 rooms and suites with racing-themed decor, and vintage race cars line The Grid lobby on the second floor.
You can pick a king or two-queen room with a balcony facing the Speedway, or a king one-bedroom suite with a separate living room and sofa bed. Blue Flame, the car-themed restaurant and bar, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner over Victory Circle, and room service is available. Outside there’s a resort-style pool with cabanas, a hot tub and a fire pit, plus a fitness center.
- Why stay: The closest thing to a trackside boutique hotel, with balconies facing the Speedway and ONE DAYTONA’s restaurants at the door.
- Getting there / to the track: About 0.3 mile, or 6 minutes on foot, to the nearest Speedway gate by our routing; the hotel says the track is half a mile away. The hotel’s FAQ says it no longer runs an airport or local shuttle, though its home page still mentions one, so confirm.
- Good to know: At the time of writing, a $28 daily destination fee covers parking, a $15 daily food and drink credit at Blue Flame, a welcome cocktail for two, bike rentals, beach chairs and coolers, and enhanced Wi-Fi. Rooms have mini-fridges and Nespresso coffee makers. The hotel’s site doesn’t state a pet policy, so ask before you book.
Best for: Race fans and couples who want a view of the track and a lively bar after the checkered flag.
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2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
The Fairfield is the second ONE DAYTONA hotel, at 1820 Checkered Flag Blvd, and also an official Speedway hotel partner. The Speedway describes a 105-room hotel with motorsports touches, a lobby bar, a 24/7 market, a pool and a fitness center.
Rooms and suites have refrigerators, microwaves and 55-inch TVs, and the artwork leans on racing history. Marriott calls it a Daytona International Speedway hotel with ONE DAYTONA’s shops on foot, and you can walk to The DAYTONA’s Blue Flame and the other ONE DAYTONA restaurants for dinner.
- Why stay: Free hot breakfast and free parking a short walk from The DAYTONA’s restaurant and bar.
- Getting there / to the track: About 0.3 mile, or 6 minutes on foot, to the nearest gate. Marriott lists Daytona Beach International Airport 1 mile away but said at last check (June 2026) that the hotel doesn’t provide a shuttle.
- Good to know: At last check, Marriott listed complimentary on-site parking and a free buffet breakfast (6:30 to 9 a.m. on weekdays, 7 to 10 a.m. on weekends). There’s a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool. Pets aren’t allowed, though service animals are, and the minimum check-in age is 18.
Best for: Budget-minded race fans who want to walk to the track and to dinner.
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3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Daytona Beach Speedway
Home2 Suites, at 200 Fentress Blvd off I-95, sits across International Speedway Boulevard from the track, and Hilton bills it as the closest hotel to the Speedway. Our routing puts the nearest gate about 0.2 mile away, a 4- to 5-minute walk, a little farther than the 0.1 mile Hilton lists.
Every suite has a kitchen, and the hotel adds a free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. One of the hotel’s own photos shows the grandstands through a suite window, so ask for a Speedway-facing room if a view matters, as it isn’t guaranteed.
- Why stay: Kitchens, free breakfast and a very short walk to the nearest gate.
- Getting there / to the track: About 5 minutes on foot to the nearest gate, crossing International Speedway Blvd at Fentress Blvd. Hilton lists Daytona Beach International Airport 1 to 2 miles away, with no airport shuttle.
- Good to know: At last check (May 2026), Hilton listed self-parking at $5 a night plus tax, limited to one space per room, with no trailer parking and no in-and-out privileges, so plan your race-day car moves. Dogs and cats are allowed, two at most, for a non-refundable $75 for 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 nights or more.
Best for: Families and groups who want to cook, and fans who want the shortest walk to a gate.
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4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Daytona Beach Speedway-Airport
Homewood Suites is at 165 Bill France Blvd, next door to the Speedway and about 0.4 mile from ONE DAYTONA, according to Hilton. It’s an all-suite hotel with in-suite kitchens and a free hot breakfast, and Hilton also lists a free Wednesday evening social. There’s an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
- Why stay: A suite with a kitchen, breakfast included and free parking, steps from the track and ONE DAYTONA.
- Getting there / to the track: About 0.3 mile, or 6 minutes on foot, to the nearest gate, close to the 0.25 mile Hilton gives. Daytona Beach International Airport is about 1 mile away, but Hilton listed no airport shuttle at last check (February 2026).
- Good to know: At last check (February 2026), self-parking was free, one spot per room, with no trailers, RVs, buses or vehicles with more than two axles. Dogs and cats are welcome, two at most, for a non-refundable $75 fee (an older page listed $50), so confirm. Check-out is at 11 a.m.
Best for: Families who want a suite, breakfast included and a quick walk to the track.
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5. Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Airport
The Hilton Garden Inn is at 189 Midway Avenue, next to the Speedway and a short drive from Daytona Beach International Airport. It has an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool and whirlpool, and a fitness center. Breakfast is cooked to order and isn’t listed as free, so budget for it when you compare totals.
- Why stay: A restaurant on site and a free airport shuttle, about an 8-minute walk from the track.
- Getting there / to the track: About 0.4 mile, or 8 minutes on foot, to the nearest gate; Hilton says 0.5 mile. The hotel runs a free scheduled shuttle to Daytona Beach International Airport.
- Good to know: At last check (June 2026), self-parking was $5 a day plus tax, and trailers up to 18 feet could park; an older Hilton page said free, so confirm. Dogs and cats are allowed, two at most, for a non-refundable $75 for 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 nights or more.
Best for: Travelers flying into Daytona Beach who want a restaurant without leaving the hotel.
6. Residence Inn by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
Residence Inn, at 1725 Richard Petty Blvd, is an extended-stay hotel with full kitchens in every suite, including two-bedroom suites. That’s useful if you’re sharing with friends for a full Speedweeks run.
Breakfast is free and hot, and there’s a heated outdoor pool, a whirlpool, an outdoor Sport Court for tennis, basketball, volleyball or pickleball, and a 24-hour fitness center. Marriott also lists a free grocery shopping service.
- Why stay: Two-bedroom suites with kitchens for groups staying several nights.
- Getting there / to the track: About 0.5 mile, or 10 minutes on foot, to the nearest gate. The free 24-hour shuttle to Daytona Beach International Airport, 0.7 mile away, is reserved at the front desk.
- Good to know: At last check (June 2026), parking was $5 a day, and Marriott noted that full parking charges apply if you check out early. Pets are welcome for a $100 non-refundable fee per stay, and the minimum check-in age is 18.
Best for: Groups and long-stay race fans who want room to spread out.
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7. Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport
The Hampton Inn, at 1715 W International Speedway Blvd, is the most straightforward pick here: 122 rooms, a free hot breakfast buffet, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. It sits by Volusia Mall, so you’ll find plenty of chain restaurants nearby.
- Why stay: Free hot breakfast and a short walk to the Turn 4 side of the track.
- Getting there / to the track: About 0.6 mile, or 12 minutes on foot, to the nearest gate; Hilton calls it walking distance and lists 0.5 mile. A free scheduled shuttle runs to Daytona Beach International Airport.
- Good to know: At last check (January 2026), Hilton listed self-parking at $5 a night plus tax; an older page said free, so confirm. Dogs and cats are allowed, two at most, for a non-refundable $75 for 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 nights or more. Check-out is at 11 a.m.
Best for: Race fans on a budget who want breakfast included.
2026 and 2027 event dates at the Speedway
These are the weekends when hotels near the track fill first. Dates come from the Speedway’s event pages, the Official Bike Week site and the Daytona Beach visitor bureau’s Bike Week and Biketoberfest pages.
| Event | Dates | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Biketoberfest and Fall Cycle Scene | Oct 15–18, 2026 | Area-wide rally; racing at the track |
| Rolex 24 At DAYTONA | Jan 28–31, 2027 | IMSA 24-hour race; Roar Jan 22–24 |
| Clash at DAYTONA | Feb 13, 2027 | NASCAR exhibition opens Speedweeks |
| DAYTONA 500 | Feb 21, 2027 | Qualifying Feb 17, Duels Feb 18 |
| Bike Week | Mar 5–14, 2027 | Supercross Mar 6; DAYTONA 200 Mar 13 |
| Welcome To Rockville | May 6–9, 2027 | Rock festival at the Speedway |
| Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend | Aug 27–28, 2027 | Cup race Sat Aug 28; O’Reilly Series |
Schedules can change, so confirm on the event page before you book. For the Rolex 24 or a winter trip that mixes racing and the parks, our guide to Orlando in January covers weather and other events that month. The Speedway also runs daily guided track tours, listed from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the time of writing.
Speedway parking, shuttles and rideshare
If you stay at one of these seven hotels, you can usually walk. From the ONE DAYTONA pair, Home2 and Homewood you’ll cross International Speedway Boulevard, a busy multi-lane road; the other three sit on the track’s side, near Turn 4. Use marked crosswalks and follow event traffic officers.
If you drive, the Speedway’s FAQ says free parking is available for most events, but lots vary by event. Its directions page lists free general parking in Lots 7 and 8, with a shuttle from Lot 7 (at Clyde Morris Blvd and Jimmy Ann Dr) to ONE DAYTONA. Paid Lots 1, 3, 4 and 8 are closest to the track, and some are sold in advance. Reserved ADA parking is in Lots 1 and 4, and motorcycles have a dedicated paid lot, 4A.
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off is near Lot 1, off the frontage street by the Cracker Barrel on eastbound International Speedway Blvd. After the race, the Speedway asks you to be patient in the lots and keep your navigation app open, since some routes close for traffic control.
One packing tip from the Speedway’s FAQ: you may bring sealed, pre-packaged food and drinks in one soft-sided cooler up to 14 x 14 x 14 inches, with no glass, and up to two bags per person no larger than 18 x 18 x 14 inches.
Staying on the beach instead
If you’d rather wake up to the ocean, the beachfront hotels around the Main Street Pier are only about 5 miles from the Speedway. Those drive times stretch on race mornings, so leave early. Here are road distances from the Speedway’s frontstretch, without traffic.
| From the Speedway to | Road distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Pier | About 5 miles | About 10 minutes |
| Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort | About 5 miles | About 11 minutes |
| Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach | About 6 miles | About 13 minutes |
| Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach | About 21 miles | About 30 minutes |
| Orlando Sanford International Airport | About 40 miles | About 55 minutes |
| Universal Orlando | About 62 miles | About 1 hr 20 min |
| Orlando International Airport | About 65 miles | About 1 hr 30 min |
| Disney Springs | About 69 miles | About 1 hr 30 min |
For oceanfront picks with verified fees, see our guide to the best hotels in Daytona Beach. If you want a quieter, low-rise beach town, compare the best hotels in New Smyrna Beach, and for beach parking and drive times from the parks, read our guide to beaches near Orlando.
Driving to the Speedway from Orlando
From Universal Orlando and the International Drive area, the route is essentially I-4 east all the way to Daytona Beach, about 62 miles. From Orlando International Airport, routing usually picks up SR 436 and the SR 408 toll road before joining I-4, so check our guide to Orlando toll roads and rental-car toll options before you pick up your car.
If you fly into Orlando Sanford, you’re only about 40 miles from the track; our list of hotels near Orlando Sanford Airport helps if you land late. Blue Spring State Park in Orange City is a short detour off I-4 on the way, and our picks for hotels near Blue Spring State Park cover that stop. Adding Disney or Universal? Our guide to where to stay in Orlando compares the main areas for the park part of your trip.
How to choose a hotel near the Speedway
Walk or drive on race day?
Every hotel here is walkable, but the ONE DAYTONA pair and Home2 Suites are the shortest walks. If you’ll drive during your stay, check parking rules: Home2 listed no in-and-out privileges, and several hotels ban trailers.
Count the extras, not just the room rate
The Fairfield and Homewood included breakfast and parking at our last check. Home2, the Hampton Inn, the Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn listed $5 a day for parking, and The DAYTONA’s $28 daily fee includes parking and a $15 food and drink credit. Compare the total with taxes and fees for your dates.
Bringing a pet or a group
Homewood, Home2, Hampton and the Hilton Garden Inn accept up to two dogs or cats for a one-time fee, Residence Inn charges $100 per stay, and the Fairfield doesn’t allow pets. Groups do best in the Residence Inn’s two-bedroom suites.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Daytona International Speedway?
By our walking routes, Home2 Suites by Hilton Daytona Beach Speedway is closest, about 0.2 mile from the nearest gate. The DAYTONA and the Fairfield Inn & Suites at ONE DAYTONA, and Homewood Suites on Bill France Blvd, are about 0.3 mile from the nearest gate. Gates in use vary by event, so check the Speedway’s map for your ticket.
Can you walk from ONE DAYTONA to the Speedway?
Yes. ONE DAYTONA sits directly across International Speedway Blvd from the track, and the nearest gate is about a 6-minute walk from The DAYTONA and the Fairfield by our routing. The Speedway also lists a shuttle from free Lot 7 to ONE DAYTONA. Use marked crosswalks and follow traffic officers on race days.
When is the DAYTONA 500 in 2027?
The Speedway lists the 2027 DAYTONA 500 for Sunday, February 21, 2027. Speedweeks starts with the Clash at DAYTONA on February 13, followed by DAYTONA 500 qualifying on February 17 and the Duels on February 18. Hotels near the track fill early for that week, so book as soon as your plans are firm and confirm the dates.
Is parking free at Daytona International Speedway?
Often, yes. The Speedway’s FAQ says free parking is available for most events, and its directions page lists free general parking in Lots 7 and 8. Paid Lots 1, 3, 4 and 8 sit closer to the track, and some are sold in advance. Lot availability and prices vary by event, so check your event page before race week.
How far is Daytona International Speedway from Orlando?
The Speedway is about 62 miles from Universal Orlando by road, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes without traffic, mostly on I-4. Orlando International Airport is about 65 miles away and Disney Springs about 69 miles, around 1 hour 30 minutes each. Orlando Sanford International Airport is closer, about 40 miles. Allow far more time on race days.
Is it better to stay at the beach or near the Speedway?
Stay near the Speedway if you want to walk to the gates and skip race-day traffic and parking. Choose the beach if the race is one part of a longer vacation; the Main Street Pier area is only about 5 miles away, roughly 10 minutes without traffic. Expect much slower drives just before and after big events.
Bottom line
For race weekends, the hotels at ONE DAYTONA are the easiest choice: The DAYTONA for Speedway views and a lively bar, the Fairfield for breakfast and parking included. Home2 Suites and Homewood Suites add kitchens, and the Hampton Inn keeps costs simple. Confirm parking, pet and breakfast details for your dates, and book early for the DAYTONA 500, the Rolex 24 and Bike Week. Check rates at the Fairfield Inn & Suites at ONE DAYTONA or compare the other picks above.
Sources checked in October 2026: Daytona International Speedway event calendar, Speedway directions and parking, Speedway official hotels, Official Bike Week, The DAYTONA FAQs.