Introduction
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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 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 neighbourhood with the most restaurants in West Palm Beach. These include popular favourites 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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 115
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 55m.

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 C$ 115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 4h 29m 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 rental from Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 38. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 352 for a journey of 1996 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 9h 55m.

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 C$ 115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 4h 29m 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 rental from Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From North Miami Beach, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 38. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about C$ 352 for a journey of 1996 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from downtown 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

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 520 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 vacation rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 757 per night. Southside/South End is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in West Palm Beach are about 9% 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 C$ 159 per night.

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 C$ 159 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,593+
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The Colony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 767+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 320+
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Aka West Palm
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 303+
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,409+
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Renting a car in West Palm Beach

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs C$ 54 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 4 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 4 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre 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 C$ 15.15 and C$ 20.20. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Palm Beach, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs C$ 54 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 4 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 4 km from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre 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 C$ 15.15 and C$ 20.20. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Palm Beach, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in West Palm Beach

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