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

Palm Beach travel guide

Palm Beach Tourism | Palm Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Palm Beach

With a population of 8,348, Palm 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 Palm Beach has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Palm Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Goulue Palm Beach (288 S County Rd) and Bice - Palm Beach (313 Worth Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Palm Beach

Palm Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$599
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$599
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palm Beach

Plane

When flying to Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palm Beach include JetBlue, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Beach departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 47m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Palm Beach to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $29 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 Palm Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 151 miles from Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palm Beach include JetBlue, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Beach departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 47m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Palm Beach to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $29 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 Palm Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 151 miles from Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Palm Beach

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $949 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Palm Beach, with prices from $25 to $1,724 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Palm Beach are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Palm Beach by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Beach

Most booked hotels in Palm Beach

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White Elephant Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 63 reviews)
$670+
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The Colony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 278 reviews)
$822+
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The Breakers Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9, 482 reviews)
$1,143+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1866 reviews)
$154+
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 201 reviews)
$1,229+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1306 reviews)
$391+
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Renting a car in Palm Beach

Renting a car in Palm Beach costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 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, 45% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Beach costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 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, 45% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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