Duck Key travel guide

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You're Going to Love Duck Key

With a population of 621, Duck Key is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Duck Key deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Duck Key

Duck Key in September
Estimated hotel price
$294
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duck Key in September
Estimated hotel price
$294
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Duck Key in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Duck Key, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Duck Key

Plane

Although Duck Key doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 55 miles from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 07m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Duck Key to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 82 miles from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Fox, among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duck Key, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Duck Key takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Duck Key doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 55 miles from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 07m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Duck Key to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 82 miles from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Fox, among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duck Key, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Duck Key takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Duck Key

Airlines serving Duck Key

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Duck Key

Average rates range from around $702 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Duck Key

Most booked hotels in Duck Key

Hawks Cay Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, 449 reviews)
$368+
Village at Hawks Cay Villas by KeysCaribbean
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$1,068+

Renting a car in Duck Key

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Duck Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Duck Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.