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Okeechobee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Okeechobee

With a population of 5,621, Okeechobee is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Okeechobee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee Fishing Experiences!
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When to visit Okeechobee

Okeechobee in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Okeechobee in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Okeechobee, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Okeechobee

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 60 miles from Okeechobee. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, JetBlue, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Okeechobee departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Okeechobee, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 60 miles from Okeechobee. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, JetBlue, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Okeechobee departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Okeechobee, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Okeechobee

PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Okeechobee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.

Where to stay in popular areas of Okeechobee

Most booked hotels in Okeechobee

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Hampton Inn Okeechobee - Lake Okeechobee
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 252 reviews)
$139+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee
2 stars
Excellent (8, 184 reviews)
$171+
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Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee
2 stars
Good (7.7, 211 reviews)
$88+
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Best Western Lake Okeechobee
2 stars
Good (7.2, 197 reviews)
$140+
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Flamingo Motel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 402 reviews)
$99+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1121 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Okeechobee

Renting a car in Okeechobee costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Okeechobee (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 Okeechobee is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Okeechobee costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Okeechobee (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 Okeechobee is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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