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Delray Beach
Give Delray Beach 2 nights: one full day on Atlantic Avenue and the free beach, one for the Morikami gardens or the Wakodahatchee boardwalk. A car helps.
Delray Beach is a small city on Florida's Atlantic coast, about 67,000 people, built around one street: Atlantic Avenue, called "The Avenue". It runs from the Intracoastal Waterway east to a free public beach, with restaurants, bars and shops packed along it. Two nights covers the beach, the Avenue and one nature stop; three nights if you want the Morikami gardens and a day trip to Boca Raton or West Palm Beach. Winter (December to April) is the season to go; summer is hot, humid and inside hurricane season.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (Dec–Apr is the driest, busiest stretch)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat and humidity); peak hurricane risk Aug–Oct
- Airports
- PBI · FLL · MIA
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Delray Beach911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Delray Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDelray Beach is a generally safe beach town, but Atlantic Avenue nightlife brings drink-spiking and bar-bill risk…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPBI Palm Beach International (Closest major airport, about 25 min north by car; Tri-Rail connects to Delray Beach station.).
- Getting aroundDowntown and the beach are walkable, but the city is spread out and a car is the practical choice for the Morikami gardens…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, mid-rangeAdd 18–22% tip and 7% sales tax.$25–45 per person
- Beerdraught at a bar / six-pack at a store$6–9$10–14
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens entry$15–20
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$450
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$110 · Mid US$190 · High US$380
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PBI Palm Beach International (Closest major airport, about 25 min north by car; Tri-Rail connects to Delray Beach station.) · FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (About 35 min south by car; Tri-Rail serves it.) · MIA Miami International (Most international flights; over an hour south by car, longer by Tri-Rail with a change.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Delray Beach: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown and the beach are walkable, but the city is spread out and a car is the practical choice for the Morikami gardens, the wetlands and the airports. Tri-Rail runs regional trains to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami, and a free downtown shuttle loops between the Tri-Rail station and the beach (check current routes and hours). Taxis and rideshare cover short hops.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Tri-Rail from Delray Beach station, about 15 min, or 15 min by car on I-95
Mizner Park and the beach; easy half-day by train.
Door to door: About 1 h
Tri-Rail from Delray Beach station, about 30 min
Clematis Street, the waterfront and the Norton Museum.
Lake Worth Beach
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Tri-Rail to Lake Worth, then a bus or short rideshare east
Smaller beach town with a pier and a walkable downtown.
Palm Beach
cautionDoor to door: 1.5 h
Tri-Rail to West Palm Beach, then bus or rideshare over the bridge
Worth it for the mansions and the beach, but you need a car or two connections.
Miami
overnightDoor to door: 2 h+ (check)
Tri-Rail south, or drive I-95
Too far for a relaxed return day; sleep a night if you want Miami.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / Atlantic Avenue
Walk to restaurants, bars and the beach; noisier at night, pricier in season.
Pineapple Grove
Two blocks north of Atlantic Avenue; quieter, still walkable to the Avenue.
Beachside on A1A
Steps from the sand; fewer restaurants, need a car or shuttle for downtown.
West of I-95 near the Tri-Rail station
Cheapest beds and easy rail to Boca, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach; a car or shuttle for the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–250 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$220 | US$440 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$190 | US$760 |
| Tri-Rail from PBI area, both ways2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Beach parking, one day1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$127 |
| Trip total≈ US$348 per person per day, bed included | US$1,393 |
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2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Burger and fries | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner, mid-rangeAdd 18–22% tip and 7% sales tax. | $25–45 per person |
| Beer: draught at a bar / six-pack at a store | $6–9 / $10–14 |
| Beach parking (metered) | about $1.50 per hour |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
| Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens entry | $15–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November, peaking August to October: check forecasts and know your airline's change policy.
- Summer heat index regularly reaches 32–38 °C (90–100 °F): plan beach and boardwalk time for morning or early evening.Summer heat index regularly reaches 90–100 °F (32–38 °C): plan beach and boardwalk time for morning or early evening.
- Parking on A1A and at the beach is metered and fills up on winter weekends: arrive before mid-morning.
- Atlantic Avenue bars get loud and busy late on weekends; watch your drink and your bill.
- Alligators live in Florida's fresh water, including the wetlands: stay on the boardwalk and keep distance.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Delray Beach; consulates-general are in Miami, about an hour south.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tri-Rail Delray Beach → Boca Raton: about $4–6, 15 min (check)
- Taxi or rideshare downtown → beach: $8–15 (check)
- Beach parking per hour: about $1.50
Say or show
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-day es-TAH la PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-do pa-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The check, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Está ocupado este asiento? — Is this seat taken? (es-TAH o-koo-PAH-do ES-teh ah-SYEN-toh)
US tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Delray Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (Dec–Apr is the driest, busiest stretch) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat and humidity); peak hurricane risk Aug–Oct · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for PBI, FLL and MIA: last Tri-Rail departures, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove, the beach on A1A, and the Tri-Rail station area.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Morikami, Wakodahatchee, Silverball, the beach) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hurricane and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.