Delray Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Delray Beach

With a population of 60,522, Delray 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Delray Beach has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Delray Beach

Where to Eat in Delray Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundy House (106 S. Swinton Ave.) and Burt & Max's Bar and Grille (9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 100) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rosewater Rooftop at the Ray Hotel (233 NE 2nd Ave) and Campi (233 NE 2nd Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Delray Beach.

When to visit Delray Beach

Delray Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Delray Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Delray Beach

Plane

Although Delray Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 15 miles from Delray Beach. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Delray Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 164 miles from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delray Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Delray Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Delray Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 15 miles from Delray Beach. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Delray Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 164 miles from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delray Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Delray Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Delray Beach

Airlines serving Delray Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Delray Beach

Most booked hotels in Delray Beach

The Seagate Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 122 reviews)
$204+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 746 reviews)
$319+
Delray Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 678 reviews)
$259+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Delray Beach I-95
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 330 reviews)
$129+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boynton Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 228 reviews)
$151+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 225 reviews)
$220+

Renting a car in Delray Beach

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Delray Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Delray Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Delray Beach, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Delray Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Delray Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Delray Beach, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.