Key Biscayne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Key Biscayne
With a population of 12,344, Key Biscayne is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Key Biscayne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Key Biscayne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lightkeepers (455 Grand Bay Drive) and Rusty Pelican - Miami (3201 Rickenbacker Causeway) are great picks.
When to visit Key Biscayne
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Key Biscayne in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Key Biscayne, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Key Biscayne
Plane
When flying to Key Biscayne, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Key Biscayne include American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Key Biscayne departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Key Biscayne, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Key Biscayne 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.
Car
Another option to get to Key Biscayne is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 6 miles from Key Biscayne. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Sixt, among others, in Miami.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Key Biscayne, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Key Biscayne takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Key Biscayne
Where to stay in Key Biscayne
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Miami to great affordable options like the Coral Reef at Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $451 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Key Biscayne
Most booked hotels in Key Biscayne
Renting a car in Key Biscayne
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Key Biscayne (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 Key Biscayne is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.