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 September
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in September
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 39m 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 Hertz and Miami Life Cars, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Okeechobee using Jet Set Express or Bus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 266 km and will cost you around $76. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 330 km.

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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 39m 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 Hertz and Miami Life Cars, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Okeechobee using Jet Set Express or Bus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 266 km and will cost you around $76. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Okeechobee

PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,961 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.

Where to stay in popular areas of Okeechobee

Hiring a car in Okeechobee

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Kia Sorento or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.12 and $24.16. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Kia Sorento or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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