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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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in West Palm Beach to see all of its attractions.

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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$261
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$261
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

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Train. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Orlando takes 3h 51m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $317 for a 21h 25m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 150 miles from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Capital Rent A Car and Flex To Go, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Train. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Orlando takes 3h 51m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $317 for a 21h 25m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 150 miles from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Capital Rent A Car and Flex To Go, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $426 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,022 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from $66 to $2,463 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 22% 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 $242 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 $242 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$267+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$629+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$272+
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Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$175+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$188+
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Studio 6-West Palm Beach, Fl
2 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
$175+
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Hiring a car in West Palm Beach

Alamo, Sixt and Hertz 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 $1.51 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 $18.10 and $24.13. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 5% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Sixt and Hertz 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 $1.51 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 $18.10 and $24.13. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 5% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in West Palm Beach

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