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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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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 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 Fern (501 Fern St Ste 104), Il Bellagio (600 South Rosemary Avenue) and Estiatorio Milos - West Palm Beach (170 Lakeview Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mazie's West Palm Beach (3815 South Dixie Highway) and The Restaurant at The Norton (1450 S Dixie Hwy) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nomad @ Sean Rush (3700 S Dixie Hwy Ste 3) and M/Y Cafe (4050 N Flagler Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in West Palm Beach.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 193
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 29h 36m.

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 S$ 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about S$ 61 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 Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 1416 km and will cost you around S$ 216. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about S$ 294 for a journey of 1867 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 29h 36m.

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 S$ 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about S$ 61 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 Orlando, which is about 242 km from West Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Palm Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 1416 km and will cost you around S$ 216. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about S$ 294 for a journey of 1867 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around S$ 372 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 365 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 West Palm Beach. There are also lots of holiday rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from S$ 50 to S$ 916 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 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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$ 152 per night.

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$ 152 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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Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 298+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 172+
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Aka West Palm
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 177+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 145+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 119+
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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 S$ 1.20 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$ 14.30 and S$ 19.06. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 58% 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 S$ 1.20 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$ 14.30 and S$ 19.06. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in West Palm Beach

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