West Palm Beach is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. West Palm Beach works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around West Palm Beach, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from West Palm Beach, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in West Palm Beach starts at around €75 per night, with a typical rate near €136 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: The Breakers Palm Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 376 reviews, from €839 per night; White Elephant Palm Beach, guest rating 9.5 from 215 reviews, from €399 per night; The Ben, Autograph Collection, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 511 reviews, from €259 per night; The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 149 reviews, from €436 per night; Hotel AKA West Palm, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 808 reviews, from €132 per night.
Day trips & routes: Fort Lauderdale — about 75 km, 51m drive; Miami Beach — about 118 km, 1h 17m drive; Doral — about 123 km, 1h 20m drive; Miami — about 114 km, 1h 11m drive. Fastest option is Fort Lauderdale: 51m by car.
West Palm Beach: what to know
Things to see: "Paddle Boarding Eco Adventure Tour Jupiter Florida - Singer Island", rated 5 from 144 reviews, from €68.78; "Private Lake Okeechobee Fishing Trip near Fort Pierce", rated 5 from 57 reviews, from €835.16; "Hands On Cocktail Class Experience in West Palm Beach", rated 5 from 55 reviews, from €84.86; "Narrated Historic Celebrity Jupiter Boat Tour - Small Group", rated 5 from 27 reviews, from €79.5; "NIGHT TIME Guided Snorkel tour", rated 5 from 27 reviews, from €120.59.
West Palm Beach has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in West Palm Beach is around €136, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in West Palm Beach you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring United States, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
