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

West Palm Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Palm Beach

With a population of 99,919, West 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 West Palm Beach has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Palm Beach

Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in West Palm Beach. These include popular favorites such as Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Palm Beach (651 Okeechobee Blvd.), RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH West Palm (560 Okeechobee Boulevard) and The Blind Monk - West Palm Beach (655 S Olive Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Elisabetta's Ristorante- West Palm Beach (185 Banyan Blvd) and Pink Steak (2777 S Dixie Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in May
Estimated package price
$155
2 travelers
Flight to West Palm Beach
3 nights at hotel
West Palm Beach in May
Estimated package price
$155
2 travelers
Flight to West Palm Beach
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Palm Beach in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Palm Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to West Palm Beach

Plane

West Palm Beach is served by 2 airports: West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl (DJT) and Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI). The closest to downtown West Palm Beach is West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl, which is located 3 miles from the city center. Further away is Palm Beach Intl Airport, 3 miles from the center of West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Palm Beach departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 150 miles from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

West Palm Beach is served by 2 airports: West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl (DJT) and Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI). The closest to downtown West Palm Beach is West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl, which is located 3 miles from the city center. Further away is Palm Beach Intl Airport, 3 miles from the center of West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Palm Beach departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 150 miles from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,680 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,710 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,437 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,810 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,525 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $372 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Palm Beach Lakes and Economy Inn West Palm Beach. There are also lots of vacation rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from $39 to $1,086 per night. Southside/South End is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in West Palm Beach are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach - Downtown, Hilton West Palm Beach and Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown.

Spencer Lakes - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach. The average nightly price for a double room in Spencer Lakes is $87.

Downtown - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach - Downtown, Hilton West Palm Beach and Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown.
Spencer Lakes - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach. The average nightly price for a double room in Spencer Lakes is $87.
Most popular hotel in West Palm Beach by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of West Palm Beach

Most booked hotels in West Palm Beach

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The Breakers Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 499 reviews)
$1,086+
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Hotel Aka West Palm
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 335 reviews)
$168+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1285 reviews)
$199+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1954 reviews)
$150+
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Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach I95 Outlets
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1249 reviews)
$129+
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Hampton Inn Palm Beach Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 766 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in West Palm Beach

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Palm Beach

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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