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$ 203
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 203
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 04m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Philadelphia takes 24h 55m and costs around S$ 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 197 for a 26h 22m 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 hire from Fort Lauderdale, which is about 41 miles from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Fort Lauderdale.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 1645 miles and will cost you around S$ 332. From Newark, the ticket costs about S$ 191 for a journey of 1760 miles. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from the city centre of 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 04m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving West Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Philadelphia takes 24h 55m and costs around S$ 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 197 for a 26h 22m 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 hire from Fort Lauderdale, which is about 41 miles from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Fort Lauderdale.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 1645 miles and will cost you around S$ 332. From Newark, the ticket costs about S$ 191 for a journey of 1760 miles. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 2 miles from the city centre of 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 (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 715 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$ 50 to S$ 1,515 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 64% 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.

Spencer Lakes - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach. The average nightly price for a double room in Spencer Lakes is S$ 188.

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 - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Inn Plus+ West Palm Beach. The average nightly price for a double room in Spencer Lakes is S$ 188.
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$ 196+
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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 425+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 184+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
S$ 134+
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Studio 6-West Palm Beach, Fl
2 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
S$ 133+
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Hiring a car in West Palm Beach

Alamo, Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.40 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$ 16.69 and S$ 22.25. 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 Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.40 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$ 16.69 and S$ 22.25. 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 Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 57% 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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