Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

West Palm Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Palm Beach

With a population of 99 919, West Palm Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Palm Beach has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Palm Beach

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in West Palm Beach. These include popular favourites such as Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Palm Beach (651 Okeechobee Blvd.), RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH West Palm (560 Okeechobee Boulevard) and The Blind Monk - West Palm Beach (655 S Olive Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Elisabetta's Ristorante- West Palm Beach (185 Banyan Blvd) and Pink Steak (2777 S Dixie Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$310
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$310
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Palm Beach in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 213 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Palm Beach, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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How to Get to West Palm Beach

Plane

West Palm Beach is served by 2 airports: West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl (DJT) and Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI). The closest to the city centre of West Palm Beach is West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl, which is located 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Palm Beach Intl Airport, 5 km from the centre of West Palm Beach. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Capital Rent A Car, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

West Palm Beach is served by 2 airports: West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl (DJT) and Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI). The closest to the city centre of West Palm Beach is West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl, which is located 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Palm Beach Intl Airport, 5 km from the centre of West Palm Beach. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Capital Rent A Car, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,969 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,325 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $610 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Palm Beach Lakes and Economy Inn West Palm Beach. There are also lots of holiday rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from $68 to $1,252 per night. Southside/South End is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in West Palm Beach are about 56% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown.

Spencer Lakes - Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spencer Lakes will cost you about $179 per night.

Downtown - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown.
Spencer Lakes - Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spencer Lakes will cost you about $179 per night.
Most popular hotel in West Palm Beach by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of West Palm Beach

Most booked hotels in West Palm Beach

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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$179+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$136+
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Hiring a car in West Palm Beach

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.20 and $30.93. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.20 and $30.93. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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