With a population of 60,522, Delray 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Delray Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundy House (106 S. Swinton Ave.) and Burt & Max's Bar and Grille (9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Suite 100) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Rosewater Rooftop at the Ray Hotel (233 NE 2nd Ave) and The wine room kitchen & bar (411 E Atlantic Ave suite c) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Delray Beach.
Although Delray Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 25 km from Delray Beach. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Delray Beach departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 44m.
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Delray Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Delray Beach is called Delray Beach, and is located 2.0 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Delray Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 264 km from Delray Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Delray Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Delray Beach takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.
Renting a car in Delray Beach costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Delray Beach (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 Delray Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.