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. We recommend you stay at least 11 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, Brio Italian Grille - West Palm Beach - City Place (550 S. Rosemary Ave) and Okeechobee Steakhouse (2854 Okeechobee Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lynora's - West Palm (207 Clematis St) and Zona Blu West Palm Beach (8170 Okeechobee Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in West Palm Beach.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$288
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$288
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 28h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Orlando takes 6h 10m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $49 for a 6h 47m 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 0.3 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 80 miles and will cost you around $53. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $469 for a journey of 1250 miles. 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 28h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Orlando takes 6h 10m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $49 for a 6h 47m 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 0.3 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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 80 miles and will cost you around $53. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $469 for a journey of 1250 miles. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $459 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $386 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 $66 to $2,348 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% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Spencer Lakes - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Plus+ West Palm Beach.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is $246.

Spencer Lakes - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Plus+ West Palm Beach.
Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is $246.
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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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$467+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$231+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$268+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$181+
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Studio 6 West Palm Beach
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$161+
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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 West Palm Beach airport, which is 2 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. Full-size (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in West Palm Beach, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 West Palm Beach airport, which is 2 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. Full-size (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in West Palm Beach, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in West Palm Beach

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$91/day

Compact SUV

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$95/day

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