Boca Raton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Boca Raton
With a population of 84,392, Boca Raton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boca Raton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Boca Raton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Boca Raton (21090 St. Andrews Blvd.) and Max's Grille - Boca Raton (404 Plaza Real #156) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Peruvian Asian Kousine (1668 N Federal Hwy) and Dvash Mediterranean Fusion (8208 Glades Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Boca Raton.
When to visit Boca Raton
How to Get to Boca Raton
Plane
When flying to Boca Raton, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boca Raton departs from New York and takes around 2h 57m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Boca Raton, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Boca Raton 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. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Boca Raton Brightline Boca Raton Train is the busiest station in Boca Raton. Another popular train station is Boca Raton, located 4 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Boca Raton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 274 km from Boca Raton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boca Raton, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Boca Raton takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Boca Raton
Where to stay in Boca Raton
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $470 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Boca Raton
Most booked hotels in Boca Raton
Renting a car in Boca Raton
Renting a car in Boca Raton costs $34 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Boca Raton is the Sixt branch at 279 North Federal Highway, which is 1 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Boca Raton (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 Boca Raton is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Boca Raton
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$20/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$22/day