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You're Going to Love West Palm Beach

With a population of 99,919, West Palm 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Palm Beach has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Palm Beach

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in West Palm Beach. These include popular favourites such as Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Palm Beach (651 Okeechobee Blvd.), RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH West Palm (560 Okeechobee Boulevard) and The Blind Monk - West Palm Beach (655 S Olive Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Brio Italian Grille - West Palm Beach - City Place (550 S. Rosemary Ave) and Okeechobee Steakhouse (2854 Okeechobee Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lynora's - West Palm (207 Clematis St) and Zona Blu West Palm Beach (8170 Okeechobee Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in West Palm Beach.

When to visit West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 732
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Palm Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 732
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Palm Beach in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 19 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 213 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Palm Beach, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.

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How to Get to West Palm Beach

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 47h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Miami takes 1h 32m and costs around RM 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about RM 199 for a 3h 48m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Palm Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Miami, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 151. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 337 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to West Palm Beach, you’ll arrive at Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to West Palm Beach from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 47h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Palm Beach. The train journey from West Palm Beach to Miami takes 1h 32m and costs around RM 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about RM 199 for a 3h 48m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, West Palm Beach is the busiest station in West Palm Beach. Another popular train station is West Palm Beach Brightline Station, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Palm Beach, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Miami, the bus ride to West Palm Beach takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 151. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 337 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is West Palm Beach Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, located 3 km from the city centre of West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Shell Okeechobee Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near West Palm Beach

Airlines serving West Palm Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Palm Beach

Average rates range from around RM 1,167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 957 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Palm Beach Lakes and Economy Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in West Palm Beach, with prices from RM 121 to RM 5,979 per night. Southside/South End is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in West Palm Beach are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is RM 695.

Spencer Lakes - Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Plus+ West Palm Beach have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spencer Lakes will cost you about RM 555 per night.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton West Palm Beach, Hyatt Place West Palm Beach Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott West Palm Beach Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is RM 695.
Spencer Lakes - Homewood Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach, SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Palm Beach I-95 and Red Roof Plus+ West Palm Beach have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spencer Lakes will cost you about RM 555 per night.
Most popular hotel in West Palm Beach by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of West Palm Beach

Most booked hotels in West Palm Beach

Hilton West Palm Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,132+
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham West Palm Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 582+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Palm Beach Airport
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 684+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Palm Beach Airport
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
RM 473+
Studio 6 West Palm Beach
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
RM 411+

Hiring a car in West Palm Beach

Alamo, Sixt and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at West Palm Beach airport, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Sixt and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in West Palm Beach is the Easirent branch at West Palm Beach airport, which is 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in West Palm Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30. The most frequently booked car type in West Palm Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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