Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Delray Beach travel guide

Delray Beach Tourism | Delray Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Delray Beach

With a population of 60,522, Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Delray Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Camino Mexican Soul Food & Tequila Bar (15 NE 2nd Avenue) and City Oyster & Sushi Bar (213 E Atlantic Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Campi (233 NE 2nd Ave) and The Wine and Spirits Kitchen - Delray Beach (formerly The Wine Room) (411 E Atlantic Ave suite c) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Delray Beach.

When to visit Delray Beach

Delray Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Delray Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Delray Beach

Plane

When flying to Delray Beach, you’ll arrive at Boca Raton (BCT), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Delray Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Delray Beach to Orlando takes 5h 40m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $36 for a 6h 18m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 164 miles from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Delray Beach, you’ll arrive at Boca Raton (BCT), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Delray Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Delray Beach to Orlando takes 5h 40m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $36 for a 6h 18m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 164 miles from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Delray Beach

Airlines serving Delray Beach

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 reviews)
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Where to stay in Delray Beach

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Delray Beach, with prices from $29 to $992 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Delray Beach are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Delray Beach by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Delray Beach

Most booked hotels in Delray Beach

The Atlantic Suites on the Ave
3 stars
Excellent (9, 298 reviews)
$271+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Delray Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 224 reviews)
$156+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 644 reviews)
$452+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 190 reviews)
$397+
Hyatt Place Delray Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1461 reviews)
$227+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Delray Beach I-95
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 615 reviews)
$192+

Renting a car in Delray Beach

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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, 9% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Delray Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Delray Beach, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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, 9% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Delray Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Delray Beach, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.