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 August
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in August
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 18h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Jacksonville takes 2h 41m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $42 for a 6h 51m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 Dollar and Hertz, 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 18h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Jacksonville takes 2h 41m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $42 for a 6h 51m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

PBIPalm Beach Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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 $1.60 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 $19.11 and $25.48. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.11 and $25.48. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.