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 August
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in August
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 60 miles from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 36m.

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 Capital Rent A Car, 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 60 miles from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 36m.

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 Capital Rent A Car, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

MLBMelbourne
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 $23.83 and $31.77.

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 $23.83 and $31.77.