Duck Key travel guide
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You're Going to Love Duck Key
With a population of 621, Duck Key is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Duck Key deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Duck Key
If you’re looking for affordable options, Angler & Ale at Hawks Cay (540 Duck Key Blvd) and Sixty-One Prime at Hawks Cay (61 Hawks Cay Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Duck Key
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Duck Key in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °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 6.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Duck Key, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Duck Key
Plane
Although Duck Key doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 55 miles from Duck Key. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Duck Key departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 06m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Duck Key, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Duck Key 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.
Car
Another option to get to Duck Key is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 82 miles from Duck Key. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Miami.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Duck Key, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Duck Key takes 30 miles and will cost you around $44. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Duck Key
Where to stay in Duck Key
Average rates range from around $1,068 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Duck Key
Most booked hotels in Duck Key
Renting a car in Duck Key
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Duck Key (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.