Boca Raton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boca Raton

With a population of 84,392, Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Boca Raton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Max's Grille - Boca Raton (404 Plaza Real #156) and Tanzy - Boca Raton (301 Plaza Real) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Peruvian Asian Kousine (1668 N Federal Hwy) and Cut 5 (9500 Sauvignon Pkwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Boca Raton.

When to visit Boca Raton

Boca Raton in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boca Raton in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boca Raton

Plane

When flying to Boca Raton, you’ll arrive at Boca Raton (BCT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boca Raton departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Boca Raton to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Boca Raton Brightline Boca Raton Train is the busiest station in Boca Raton. Another popular train station is Boca Raton, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boca Raton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 170 miles from Boca Raton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boca Raton, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Boca Raton takes 30 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Boca Raton, you’ll arrive at Boca Raton (BCT), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boca Raton departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Boca Raton to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Boca Raton Brightline Boca Raton Train is the busiest station in Boca Raton. Another popular train station is Boca Raton, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Boca Raton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 170 miles from Boca Raton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boca Raton, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Boca Raton takes 30 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Boca Raton

Airlines serving Boca Raton

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boca Raton

Average rates range from around $144 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 Boca Raton

Most booked hotels in Boca Raton

The Seagate Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 142 reviews)
$241+
Ocean Villas Of Deerfield
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1177 reviews)
$93+
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 788 reviews)
$196+
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 736 reviews)
$333+
The Boca Raton
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 30 reviews)
$451+
The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 258 reviews)
$292+

Renting a car in Boca Raton

Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $35 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Boca Raton is the Hertz branch at 181 N.w. 13th Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Boca Raton.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Boca Raton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Boca Raton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $35 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Boca Raton is the Hertz branch at 181 N.w. 13th Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Boca Raton.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Boca Raton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Boca Raton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.