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.
Activities & attractions in West Palm Beach
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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
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″.
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 Grand Rapids and takes around 2h 54m.
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.
Airlines serving West Palm Beach
Where to stay in West Palm Beach
Average rates range from around $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $369 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 $905 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 27% 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 $103.
Where to stay in popular areas of West Palm Beach
Most booked hotels in West Palm Beach
Renting a car in West Palm Beach
Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.