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

Okeechobee travel guide

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

When to visit Okeechobee

Okeechobee in May
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in May
Estimated hotel price
$178
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 West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl (DJT), which is located 59 miles from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl (DJT), which is located 59 miles from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

MCOOrlando
DJTWest Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl

Airlines serving Okeechobee

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,593 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 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 $1.99 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 $23.87 and $31.82.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.87 and $31.82.