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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Palm Beach has to offer.
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
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.
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 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Palm Beach Intl Airport, 3 miles from the centre of West Palm Beach. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 14m.
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 GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Airlines serving West Palm Beach
Where to stay in West Palm Beach
Average rates range from around $415 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $662 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 $69 to $1,593 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 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
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 $290.
Where to stay in popular areas of West Palm Beach
Most booked hotels in West Palm Beach
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 4 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.25 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 $26.94 and $35.92. 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 (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in West Palm Beach
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$125/day
People mover
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$128/day