Okeechobee travel guide
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You're Going to Love Okeechobee
With a population of 5,621, Okeechobee is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Okeechobee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Okeechobee
When to visit Okeechobee
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Okeechobee in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Okeechobee, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Okeechobee
Plane
Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 75 miles from Okeechobee. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Okeechobee departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Okeechobee, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 165 miles and will cost you around $24. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 200 miles.
Airlines serving Okeechobee
Where to stay in Okeechobee
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.
Where to stay in popular areas of Okeechobee
Most booked hotels in Okeechobee
Renting a car in Okeechobee
Renting a car in Okeechobee costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Okeechobee (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. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.