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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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
S$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 190
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 30h 53m.

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 S$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about S$ 57 for a 7h 21m 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sky Lake, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 290 km and will cost you around S$ 80. From Orlando, the ticket costs about S$ 76 for a journey of 338 km. 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 30h 53m.

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 S$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about S$ 57 for a 7h 21m 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sky Lake, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 290 km and will cost you around S$ 80. From Orlando, the ticket costs about S$ 76 for a journey of 338 km. 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 (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 363 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 463 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 S$ 49 to S$ 1,008 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 15% 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 S$ 200 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 S$ 200 per night.
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)
S$ 226+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 470+
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Courtyard by Marriott West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 226+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 180+
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Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 132+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
S$ 154+
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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 Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.06 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 S$ 12.61 and S$ 16.81. Full-size (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in West Palm Beach, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, which is 7 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.06 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 S$ 12.61 and S$ 16.81. Full-size (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in West Palm Beach, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in West Palm Beach

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