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
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in August
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 23h 54m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 07m 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 Thrifty, 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 23h 54m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 07m 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 Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

PBIPalm Beach Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,214 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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 $1.38 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 $16.52 and $22.02. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.38 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 $16.52 and $22.02. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Okeechobee, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.