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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 Fern (501 Fern St Ste 104), Il Bellagio (600 South Rosemary Avenue) and Estiatorio Milos - West Palm Beach (170 Lakeview Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mazie's West Palm Beach (3815 South Dixie Highway) and The Restaurant at The Norton (1450 S Dixie Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nomad @ Sean Rush (3700 S Dixie Hwy Ste 3) and M/Y Cafe (4050 N Flagler Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in West Palm Beach.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
$291
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in June
Estimated hotel price
$291
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 52m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 32m trip. Located 0.9 km 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 0.4 km from the centre.

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 Blue Auto Trading and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 2382 km and will cost you around $201. From New Orleans, the ticket costs about $203 for a journey of 2583 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 52m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 32m trip. Located 0.9 km 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 0.4 km from the centre.

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 Blue Auto Trading and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 2382 km and will cost you around $201. From New Orleans, the ticket costs about $203 for a journey of 2583 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $446 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $389 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 $65 to $2,296 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 23% 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 Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach.

Downtown - Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown will cost you about $198 per night.

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 Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach.
Downtown - Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown will cost you about $198 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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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$334+
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Aka West Palm
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$316+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$171+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$155+
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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 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in West Palm Beach, while also 10% 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 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in West Palm Beach, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in West Palm Beach

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