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.

Most popular restaurants in Delray Beach

Mexican
Wonderful (6333 reviews)
American
Wonderful (900 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (478 reviews)
Asian
Wonderful (397 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (364 reviews)
American
Wonderful (345 reviews)
Mexican
Wonderful (6333 reviews)
American
Wonderful (900 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (478 reviews)
Asian
Wonderful (397 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (364 reviews)
American
Wonderful (345 reviews)

When to visit Delray Beach

Delray Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Delray Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 25 km from Delray Beach. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca 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 38m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 2.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 264 km from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 48 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Delray Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 25 km from Delray Beach. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca 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 38m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 2.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 264 km from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 48 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Delray Beach

Airlines serving Delray Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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, 116 reviews)
$195+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 758 reviews)
$349+
Delray Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 676 reviews)
$287+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Delray Beach I-95
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 321 reviews)
$162+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boynton Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 229 reviews)
$150+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 220 reviews)
$245+

Renting a car in Delray Beach

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Miami.

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 (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Delray Beach, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Miami.

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 (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Delray Beach, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.