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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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 6 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 September
Estimated hotel price
AED 550
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 550
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 44h 05m.

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 12m and costs around AED 301 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about AED 220 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 Miami, which is about 105 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Flex To Go, among others, in Miami.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 44h 05m.

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 12m and costs around AED 301 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about AED 220 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 Miami, which is about 105 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Flex To Go, among others, in Miami.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. 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

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around AED 966 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,403 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 AED 143 to AED 2,067 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 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is AED 664.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is AED 664.
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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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 507+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 932+
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Aka West Palm
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 862+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 470+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
AED 327+
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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 AED 3.24 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 AED 38.78 and AED 51.71. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 68% 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 AED 3.24 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 AED 38.78 and AED 51.71. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in West Palm Beach

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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