Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Okeechobee travel guide

Okeechobee Tourism | Okeechobee Guide

You're Going to Love Okeechobee

With a population of 5,621, Okeechobee is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

When to visit Okeechobee

Okeechobee in August
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Okeechobee in August
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Okeechobee in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Okeechobee, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Okeechobee

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 96 km from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Jacksonville takes 3h 07m and costs around €25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about €27 for a 6h 51m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 154 km from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of Fox and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Okeechobee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 96 km from Okeechobee. The shortest flight to Okeechobee from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 9h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Okeechobee, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Okeechobee to Jacksonville takes 3h 07m and costs around €25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about €27 for a 6h 51m trip. The train station in Okeechobee is called Okeechobee, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Okeechobee is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 154 km from Okeechobee. You’ll find branches of Fox and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Okeechobee

PBIPalm Beach Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Okeechobee

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Okeechobee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Okeechobee By IHG and Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Lake Okeechobee.

Where to stay in popular areas of Okeechobee

Hiring a car in Okeechobee

Expect to pay €0.98 per litre in Okeechobee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.76 and €15.68. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.98 per litre in Okeechobee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.76 and €15.68. The most frequently booked car type in Okeechobee is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.