Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Okeechobee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Okeechobee

With a population of 5,621, Okeechobee is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

When to visit Okeechobee

Okeechobee in June
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in June
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Okeechobee in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Okeechobee, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

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How to Get to Okeechobee

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 96 km from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 154 km from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Movis, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 96 km from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 154 km from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Movis, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

MLBMelbourne
PBIPalm Beach Intl
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,895 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,271 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,306 reviews)
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Where to stay in Okeechobee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee By IHG and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.

Where to stay in popular areas of Okeechobee

Hiring a car in Okeechobee

Expect to pay $2.06 per litre in Okeechobee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.68 and $32.91. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.06 per litre in Okeechobee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.68 and $32.91. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.