Key West travel guide
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You're Going to Love Key West
With a population of 24 649, Key West is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Key West has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Key West
Tours
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Key West
Old Town North of Truman is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Key West. These include popular favorites such as Red Shoe Island Bistro (411 Petronia St), Bagatelle (115 Duval St) and Little Pearl (632 Olivia St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Hot Tin Roof (0 Duval Street) and Sarabeth's (530 Simonton St) are great picks.
When to visit Key West
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Key West in June, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Key West, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Key West
Plane
When flying to Key West, you’ll arrive at Key West (EYW), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Key West include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Key West departs from Asheville and takes around 2h.
Car
Another option to get to Key West is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 211 km from Key West. You’ll find branches of Miami Life Cars and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Miami.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Key West using FlixBus or Greyhound. Key West’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Airports near Key West
Airlines serving Key West
Where to stay in Key West
From 5-star hotels such as the The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Almond Tree Inn, Key West offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $406 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Weatherstation Inn and Hampton Inn Key West Fl. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Key West, with prices from $35 to $4,776 per night. Old Town North of Truman is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Key West are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
New Town - Hyatt Residence Club Key West, Windward Pointe, Sunrise Suites Resort and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Key West at The Keys Collection have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in New Town will cost you about $162 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Key West
Most booked hotels in Key West
Renting a car in Key West
Renting a car in Key West costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Thrifty and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Key West is the Budget branch at 3495 South Roosevelt Road, which is 5 km 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 Key West.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Key West (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Key West is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.