With a population of 5,621, Okeechobee is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Okeechobee to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Okeechobee in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Okeechobee, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.
Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 60 miles from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 25m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Okeechobee to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Okeechobee, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Sky Lake, the bus ride to Okeechobee takes 70 miles and will cost you around £14. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 165 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Okeechobee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.