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
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.
How to Get to Okeechobee
Plane
Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 121 km from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $49 for a 2h 08m 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 AbbyCar Car Rentals and Sonic Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Okeechobee, including RedCoach, Empire Coach Line and Jet Set Express. From West Palm Beach, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 241 km and will cost you around $83. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 306 km.
Airlines serving Okeechobee
Where to stay in Okeechobee
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.
Where to stay in popular areas of Okeechobee
Hiring a car in Okeechobee
Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.14 and $24.18. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.