Cheap Flights to West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach overview

West Palm Beach makes up the stretch of land from Palm Beach to Boca Raton and boasts the best in glamour and elegance that Florida has to offer. Magnificent houses and million-dollar galleries line the Palm Beach region. From Jupiter Island to Singer Island and all the resorts in between, families continue to visit West Palm Beach for the ultimate in sophisticated holiday. Famous names like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and Trump have made homes in the swank West Palm Beach area bringing a riches-to-royalty feel to the area. A simple walk down Ocean Drive will lead visitors to high-end retailers including Chanel and Cartier, and small but impeccable art galleries stand proudly in between the fashionista store fronts.

If you travel to West Palm Beach during the summer months of June to August, join the masses on Clematis Street, where live music and open-air restaurants provide the mood for holidaymakers.

When to fly to West Palm Beach

Peak Season:

West Palm Beach is packed between March and early May and winter months of December to February, when visitors from the north need to defrost and students need a little break from the schoolwork. The weather is wonderful during this time but be prepared for a rise in hotel prices.

Off Season:

Cheaper flights to West Palm Beach are commonly found during the summer (June to August) and autumn months of September to November, when the weather is hot and humid and hurricane season threatens the area. While rain is common during the fall, rarely does it get too severe.

Getting around West Palm Beach

Reserve a rental car when you visit West Palm Beach. The best way to see the region is to drive around. Parking is plentiful and most hotels, restaurants and high-end tourist attractions have valet parking or parking lots.

There is a trolley system that runs through a portion of Palm Beach. Grab a schedule from the airport or hotel concierge.

Ferry boats will take Singer Island visitors to Clematis Street and the Palm Beach port area.

West Palm Beach insider information

Hop a boat from Singer Island or drive over to Clematis Street during your trip to West Palm Beach. The street is packed with restaurants, clubs, bars and shops and tourists pack the area during the summer months. Live concerts and street performers are usually on hand to lend some additional entertainment value.
Take a drive to Ocean Drive in Palm Beach and gaze at the million-dollar homes and landscaping.
Visit the Morikami, the 200-acre Japanese garden. This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan, it's also a soothing and peaceful place for tourists to explore

How much do things cost in West Palm Beach?

Clothing & Shoes

Pair of Nike shoes

$ 102.78

Pair of jeans

$ 45.92

Restaurants

Cheap meal

$ 15.75

3 course meal for 2

$ 65.60

Cappuccino

$ 5.08

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 litre)

$ 2.70

Markets

Loaf of white bread

$ 3.17

Bottle of wine

$ 11.81

Bottle of beer (imported beer)

$ 3.28

Large bottle of water

$ 2.62

How much does transport cost in West Palm Beach?

1 km taxi journey

$ 2

Taxi - fixed fee

$ 3

Petrol (1 litre)

$ 1

1 hour taxi waiting fee

$ 33