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. 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$313
1 night at 3-star hotel
Duck Key in October
Estimated hotel price
$313
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 89 km from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, GOL, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by Train. 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 $36 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 133 km from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Savings Car Rental, among others, in Miami.

Plane

Although Duck Key doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 89 km from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, GOL, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by Train. 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 $36 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 133 km from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Savings Car Rental, among others, in Miami.

Airports near Duck Key

EYWKey West
MIAMiami
OPFMiami Opa Locka

Airlines serving Duck Key

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 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)
$418+
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Hawks Cay Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1259 reviews)
$198+
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Villas at Hawks Cay Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, 17 reviews)
$419+
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Renting a car in Duck Key

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.