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You're Going to Love Boca Raton

With a population of 84,392, Boca Raton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boca Raton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Boca Raton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Max's Grille - Boca Raton (404 Plaza Real #156) and Tanzy - Boca Raton (301 Plaza Real) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Peruvian Asian Kousine (1668 N Federal Hwy) and Dvash Mediterranean Fusion (8208 Glades Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Boca Raton.

When to visit Boca Raton

Boca Raton in August
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boca Raton in August
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boca Raton

Plane

When flying to Boca Raton, you’ll arrive at Boca Raton (BCT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boca Raton departs from New York and takes around 3h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Boca Raton to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $24 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 3 miles from the city center, Boca Raton is the busiest station in Boca Raton. Another popular train station is Boca Raton Brightline Station, located 0.4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boca Raton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 170 miles from Boca Raton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Boca Raton, you’ll arrive at Boca Raton (BCT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boca Raton departs from New York and takes around 3h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Boca Raton to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $24 for a 8h 25m trip. Located 3 miles from the city center, Boca Raton is the busiest station in Boca Raton. Another popular train station is Boca Raton Brightline Station, located 0.4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boca Raton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 170 miles from Boca Raton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Boca Raton

Airlines serving Boca Raton

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,120 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,830 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,849 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,421 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,702 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,315 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boca Raton

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Boca Raton, with prices from $35 to $650 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Boca Raton are about 71% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Boca Raton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Boca Raton

Most booked hotels in Boca Raton

The Seagate
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 127 reviews)
$304+
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1023 reviews)
$185+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 176 reviews)
$217+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 618 reviews)
$328+
Cloister at The Boca Raton
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 21 reviews)
$433+
Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1255 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Boca Raton

Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $23 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Boca Raton is the Hertz branch at 181 N.w. 13th Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Boca Raton.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Boca Raton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Boca Raton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 91% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $23 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Boca Raton is the Hertz branch at 181 N.w. 13th Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Boca Raton.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Boca Raton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Boca Raton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 91% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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