Palm Coast travel guide
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You're Going to Love Palm Coast
With a population of 75,180, Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast has to offer.
Where to Eat in Palm Coast
If you’re looking for affordable options, Atlantic Grille at the Club at Hammock Beach (105 16th Road) and Jts Seafood Shack Incorporated (5224 N Oceanshore Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Palm Coast
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palm Coast in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Palm Coast, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Palm Coast
Plane
Although Palm Coast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Daytona Beach (DAB), which is located 29 miles from Palm Coast. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Coast departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Coast, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Palm Coast 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.
Car
Another option to get to Palm Coast is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 73 miles from Palm Coast. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Coast, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast
Where to stay in Palm Coast
Average rates range from around $373 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $400 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Coast
Most booked hotels in Palm Coast
Renting a car in Palm Coast
Renting a car in Palm Coast costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 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, 28% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Palm Coast (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 Palm Coast is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Palm Coast
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$44/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$45/day