Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

West Palm Beach travel guide

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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. West Palm Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in West Palm Beach

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in West Palm Beach. These include popular favourites such as Fern (501 Fern St Ste 104), Il Bellagio (600 South Rosemary Avenue) and Estiatorio Milos - West Palm Beach (170 Lakeview Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mazie's West Palm Beach (3815 South Dixie Highway) and The Restaurant at The Norton (1450 S Dixie Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nomad @ Sean Rush (3700 S Dixie Hwy Ste 3) and M/Y Cafe (4050 N Flagler Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in West Palm Beach.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Palm Beach in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 213 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Palm Beach, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Miami takes 1h 32m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 48m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Palm Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Miami, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 129 km and will cost you around $55. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Miami takes 1h 32m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $72 for a 3h 48m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to West Palm Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Palm Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Miami, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 129 km and will cost you around $55. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

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 West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $421 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $345 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from $44 to $2,158 per night. Southside/South End is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in West Palm Beach are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Spencer Lakes - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Plus+ West Palm Beach. The average nightly price for a double room in Spencer Lakes is $203.

Downtown - Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown will cost you about $250 per night.

Spencer Lakes - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Plus+ West Palm Beach. The average nightly price for a double room in Spencer Lakes is $203.
Downtown - Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown will cost you about $250 per night.
Most popular hotel in West Palm Beach by neighbourhood

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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$1,076+
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The Colony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,054+
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$1,148+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$408+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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PGA National Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$403+
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Hiring a car in West Palm Beach

Alamo, Sixt and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at West Palm Beach airport, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.87 and $22.49. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Sixt and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at West Palm Beach airport, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.41 per litre in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.87 and $22.49. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in West Palm Beach

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$93/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$94/day

Intermediate
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