Palm Beach travel guide

Palm Beach Tourism | Palm Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Palm Beach

With a population of 8,348, Palm Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Palm Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Palm Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach (340 Royal Poinciana Way Ste 304) and La Goulue Palm Beach (288 S County Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Palm Beach

Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palm Beach

Plane

When flying to Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palm Beach include Air Canada, JetBlue and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Palm 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.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 151 miles from Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Beach, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Palm Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palm Beach include Air Canada, JetBlue and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Palm 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.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 151 miles from Palm Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Beach, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Palm Beach takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Palm Beach

Airlines serving Palm Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Beach

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $623 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Beach

Most booked hotels in Palm Beach

The Breakers Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 240 reviews)
$672+
White Elephant Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 68 reviews)
$488+
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 63 reviews)
$708+
The Colony Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 129 reviews)
$373+
The Ben, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 239 reviews)
$267+
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1386 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Palm Beach

Renting a car in Palm Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Palm 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 Palm Beach is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Palm 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 Palm Beach is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Palm Beach

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