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
$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 19h 11m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 37m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $64 for a 5h 17m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

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 Dollar, 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 19h 11m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 37m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $64 for a 5h 17m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.

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 Dollar, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

PBIPalm Beach Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,916 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,668 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 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 $1.97 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 $23.58 and $31.44. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.58 and $31.44. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.