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

Duck Key travel guide

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You're Going to Love Duck Key

With a population of 621, Duck Key is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Duck Key deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Duck Key

Duck Key Marina
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Boat / Yacht / Ferry

When to visit Duck Key

Duck Key in November
Estimated hotel price
$293
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duck Key in November
Estimated hotel price
$293
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Duck Key in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Duck Key, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Duck Key

Plane

Although Duck Key doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 55 miles from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Duck Key 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.

Car

Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 82 miles from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Boutique Rent a Car, among others, in Miami.

Plane

Although Duck Key doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 55 miles from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Duck Key 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.

Car

Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 82 miles from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Boutique Rent a Car, among others, in Miami.

Airports near Duck Key

EYWKey West
MIAMiami
OPFMiami Opa Locka

Airlines serving Duck Key

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 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 (1,291 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Duck Key

Most booked hotels in Duck Key

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Village at Hawks Cay Villas by KeysCaribbean
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 102 reviews)
$296+
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Hawks Cay Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1261 reviews)
$224+
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Villas at Hawks Cay Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, 17 reviews)
$432+
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Renting a car in Duck Key

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Duck Key (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Duck Key (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.