With a population of 60,522, Delray 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 Delray Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundy House (106 S. Swinton Ave.) and Burt & Max's Bar and Grille (9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 100) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rosewater Rooftop at the Ray Hotel (233 NE 2nd Ave) and Campi (233 NE 2nd Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Delray Beach.
Although Delray Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 15 miles from Delray Beach. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Delray Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 164 miles from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delray Beach, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Delray Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Delray Beach.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Delray Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Delray Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.