Daytona Bike Week 2027 in Daytona Beach: weekend guide and things to do

5 to 14 March 2027 · ExpectedDaytona Beach, United States

Daytona Bike Week leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Daytona Beach. This guide fills them.

Tours in Daytona Beach Hotels for these dates

Daytona Bike Week in short

When: 5 to 14 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Main Street and Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, United States, about 2 km from the centre
Free time: Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
Best base: Beachside hotels: Oceanfront.
Getting there: Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour.
Weather: In March, Daytona Beach averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 74 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 37 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Kennedy Space Center; Ponce Inlet lighthouse; St Augustine day trip

Weather during Daytona Bike Week

In March, Daytona Beach averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 74 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 37 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
March	25°C (77°F)	13°C (55°F)	74 mm

What to pack

A light rain jacket, just in case.
Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Main Street and Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour.

Car or bike; Main Street closes to traffic.

Public transport directions to Main Street and Daytona International Speedway · Everything on at Daytona International Speedway

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Inland chains by the Speedway	Walk to the track.
Mid-range	Beachside hotels	Oceanfront.
Splurge	Daytona Beach Shores resorts	Quieter high-rises.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport
Mid-range: Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Splurge: The Daytona, Autograph Collection

Links search the nights from 4 March to 15 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 5 to 14 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.

Half-dayPonce Inlet lighthouse Half day · Family
Climb 203 steps.
EatAunt Catfish's Southern seafood

A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.

Full dayKennedy Space Center Full day · Family · Indoor
1 hour south.

Evenings

After the last show of the day.

After darkMain Street.
EatMain Street bars Bike-week strip

Rainy day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupMotorsports Hall of Fame at the Speedway.
FreeDrive or walk on the beach (toll for cars).

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

1 hour south.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Ponce Inlet lighthouse

Climb 203 steps.

See times and prices

Half day · Low walking · Family

Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River

Manatees and dolphins.

See times and prices

Museum of Arts and Sciences.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

1 hour south.

See times and prices

Full day

St Augustine day trip

Oldest city in the US.

See times and prices

After dark

Main Street.

4 tours worth booking for Daytona Bike Week

Tour	Length	Good for
Kennedy Space Center	Full day	Families, Bad weather
Ponce Inlet lighthouse	Half day	Families
St Augustine day trip	Full day	Everyone
Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River	Half day	Tired legs, Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Aunt Catfish's Southern seafood
Main Street bars Bike-week strip

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

1 hour south.

See times and prices

Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Speedway.

Getting around on event days

You need a car; trams run inside the Speedway lots.

Day trips from Daytona Beach

St Augustine: 1 hour
Orlando: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Daytona Bike Week.

Plan a group trip

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Questions people ask

When is Daytona Bike Week 2027?

The next edition is 5 to 14 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Daytona Bike Week?

In March, Daytona Beach averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 74 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 37 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Main Street and Daytona International Speedway?

Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour. Car or bike; Main Street closes to traffic.

Where should I stay for Daytona Bike Week?

For most visitors the best base is Beachside hotels: Oceanfront.

What can we do between sessions at Daytona Bike Week?

Good short outings in Daytona Beach include Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Daytona Bike Week?

Family-friendly picks: Kennedy Space Center, Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River. Museum of Arts and Sciences.

How far is Main Street and Daytona International Speedway from Daytona Beach centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Car or bike; Main Street closes to traffic.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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