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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boca Raton in July
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Boca Raton to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m 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 Advantage, 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Boca Raton to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m 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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Boca Raton

Airlines serving Boca Raton

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boca Raton

From 5-star hotels such as the The Boca Raton to great affordable options like the Embassy Suites Boca Raton, Boca Raton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $459 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Boca Raton and Ocean Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Boca Raton, with prices from $35 to $855 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Boca Raton are about 81% 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, 149 reviews)
$185+
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1039 reviews)
$188+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 636 reviews)
$362+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 184 reviews)
$228+
Hyatt Place Delray Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1434 reviews)
$186+
Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1288 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Boca Raton

Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Avis 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Boca Raton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $31 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Avis 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Boca Raton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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