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 September
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star 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

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Palm Beach include JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to West Palm Beach departs from New Haven and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 29m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.2 miles from the center.

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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 365 miles and will cost you around $45. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 465 miles. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from downtown West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Palm Beach include JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to West Palm Beach departs from New Haven and takes around 2h 58m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 29m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.2 miles from the center.

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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 365 miles and will cost you around $45. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 465 miles. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from downtown West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,317 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Palm Beach Lakes and La Quinta Inn by Wyndham West Palm Beach - Florida Turnpike. There are also lots of vacation rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from $39 to $543 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 6% cheaper 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 - Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spencer Lakes will cost you about $113 per night.

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 - Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spencer Lakes will cost you about $113 per night.
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 (9.2, 473 reviews)
$1,138+
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The Colony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 271 reviews)
$539+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1810 reviews)
$121+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1282 reviews)
$211+
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Aka West Palm
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 272 reviews)
$214+
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 205 reviews)
$997+
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Renting a car in West Palm Beach

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Sixt and Hertz 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 West Palm Beach airport, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Palm Beach Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Sixt and Hertz 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 West Palm Beach airport, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Palm Beach Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Palm Beach

Convertible

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Convertible

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$53/day

Minivan
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