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 5 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$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 11m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Tampa takes 3h 48m and costs around C$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 3h 51m trip. Located 0.5 miles 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 0.2 miles from the centre.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Asheville, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 1090 miles and will cost you around C$ 140. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 331 for a journey of 1475 miles. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from downtown West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 11m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Tampa takes 3h 48m and costs around C$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 3h 51m trip. Located 0.5 miles 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 0.2 miles from the centre.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Asheville, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 1090 miles and will cost you around C$ 140. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 331 for a journey of 1475 miles. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from downtown West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near West Palm Beach

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 649 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$ 54 to C$ 2,761 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 46% more expensive 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.

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.
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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,337+
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,387+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 465+
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Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 236+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
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Renting a car in West Palm Beach

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 250 if you want to rent it for 5 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 downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.43 and C$ 25.90. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Palm Beach costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 250 if you want to rent it for 5 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 downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in West Palm Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 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$ 19.43 and C$ 25.90. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Palm Beach

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5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 41/day

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Standard SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 42/day

Standard SUV
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