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

Delray Beach travel guide

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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
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Delray Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Delray Beach to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 50m 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 Advantage 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Delray Beach to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 50m 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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Delray Beach

Airlines serving Delray Beach

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 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 $32 to $1,106 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Delray Beach are about 46% 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 Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 159 reviews)
$277+
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1043 reviews)
$200+
Cloister at The Boca Raton
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 22 reviews)
$373+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Delray Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 209 reviews)
$139+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 638 reviews)
$354+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 186 reviews)
$284+

Renting a car in Delray Beach

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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, 19% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Delray Beach is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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, 19% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Delray Beach is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.