West Palm Beach travel guide
West Palm Beach Tourism | West Palm Beach Guide
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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Palm Beach has to offer.
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 RH Rooftop Restaurant West Palm (560 Okeechobee Boulevard), Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Palm Beach (651 Okeechobee Blvd.) and Fern Street Wine Bar & Kitchen (501 Fern St Ste 104). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brio Italian Grille - West Palm Beach - City Place (550 S. Rosemary Ave) and Okeechobee Steakhouse (2854 Okeechobee Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, M/Y Cafe (4050 N Flagler Dr) and VE (509 Clematis St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in West Palm Beach.
When to visit West Palm Beach
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.
Train
Brightline is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. 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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Palm Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 48 km and will cost you around £34. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Service Plaza - Florida's Tpk mile 94, located 15 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving West Palm Beach
Where to stay in West Palm Beach
Average rates range from around £207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £578 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Studio 6 West Palm Beach and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport. There are also lots of holiday rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from £20 to £1,525 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 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In West Palm Beach’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott 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 £107 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of West Palm Beach
Most booked hotels in West Palm Beach
Hiring a car in West Palm Beach
Hiring a car in West Palm Beach costs £45 per day, on average, or £135 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Alamo, Sixt and Thrifty 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.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.89 and £13.19. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in West Palm Beach
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
£27/day
Full-size
5 adults, 2 Bags
£28/day