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Boca Raton
Give Boca Raton 2 nights as a beach-and-downtown base between Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale; skip it if you want nightlife or walkable streets.
Boca Raton is a manicured, low-key South Florida city halfway between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, built around Addison Mizner's Spanish-revival downtown. Two nights covers the beach, Mizner Park and the museums; a car makes the western parks and Delray Beach easy. It is safe and comfortable but not a party town, and outside downtown it is not walkable.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) days)Nov–Apr (dry, 75–82 °F (24–28 °C) days)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Sep–Nov (hurricane season peak)
- Airports
- BCT · 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
Emergency numbers for Boca Raton911 ▾
- 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 Boca Raton, 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
- SafetyBoca Raton is one of the safer cities in South Florida; the real risks are summer heat, rip currents at unguarded beaches and driving on I-95.
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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.
- AirportBCT Boca Raton Airport (General aviation only, no scheduled airline service; 903 NW 35th St, alongside Florida Atlantic University.).
- Getting aroundRent a car: Palm Tran buses run every 20–45 minutes on limited routes and the city is not walkable outside downtown.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main course$22–40
- Street or quick mealSandwich or casual lunch$12–20
- BeerDraught beer$7–10
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) rideshare$12–18
- Metro or bus ridePalm Tran bus fare$2 (check)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry$5–15
- Budget bedHostel or budget motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$190
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$340
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$180 · High US$320
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
- BCT Boca Raton Airport (General aviation only, no scheduled airline service; 903 NW 35th St, alongside Florida Atlantic University.) · PBI Palm Beach International (About 20 miles north; the closest airport with scheduled flights.) · FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (About 20 miles south; often cheaper and busier than PBI.) · MIA Miami International (About 45 miles south, roughly 45 minutes outside rush hour.)
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Mixed: Nov. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Boca Raton: 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
Rent a car: Palm Tran buses run every 20–45 minutes on limited routes and the city is not walkable outside downtown. Tri-Rail (Yamato Road station) and Brightline (101 NW 4th St, downtown) link Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Buses 92 and 94 connect downtown with the beach and the Tri-Rail station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Delray Beach
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Tri-Rail from Yamato Road, or 15 min by car down Federal Highway
Atlantic Avenue for dinner and a livelier downtown than Boca's.
West Palm Beach
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Brightline from downtown Boca, or Tri-Rail from Yamato Road
Clematis Street, the Norton Museum and the waterfront.
Door to door: About 30–45 min
Brightline or Tri-Rail south
Las Olas Boulevard and the beach; easy half-day or evening.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Car west on Glades Road to Morikami Park Road, about 20 min
Gardens and a small museum; closed Mondays.
Lake Worth Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 35 min
Car or Tri-Rail north, about 25 min
Worth it for the pier and beach; parking fills on weekends.
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 / Mizner Park
Walk to restaurants, the art museum and the Brightline station; best for a car-free stay.
Beachfront along A1A
Spanish River and Red Reef beaches on foot; 5–10 min drive or the 92 bus to downtown.
Glades Road / Town Center
Highway-side hotels near I-95 and the Turnpike; cheapest rates, but you need a car for everything.
West Boca / Morikami
Quiet, family-oriented and close to the Japanese gardens; 20–25 min drive from 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
- $160–260 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × US$190 | US$380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$180 | US$720 |
| Rideshare PBI to downtown Boca, one way2 × US$35 · check | US$70 |
| Rideshare FLL to downtown Boca, one way2 × US$55 · check | US$110 |
| Palm Tran one-day unlimited pass2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$133 |
| Trip total≈ US$366 per person per day, bed included | US$1,463 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Sandwich or casual lunch | $12–20 |
| Sit-down dinner, main course | $22–40 |
| Draught beer | $7–10 |
| Palm Tran bus fare | $2 (check) |
| 5 km rideshare | $12–18 |
| Museum entry | $5–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses are infrequent and stop early; plan the last trip or budget for a rideshare.
- Boca Raton Airport has no scheduled flights — book into PBI, FLL or MIA.
- Summer heat and humidity are serious; carry water and avoid midday sun.
- Hurricane season runs June–November; check forecasts and hotel cancellation terms in late summer.
- Street numbering switches between city and county systems outside the city limits; check the address before you drive.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies in Boca Raton; consulates are in Miami. US visitors: your home country's consulate is likely in Miami.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PBI → downtown Boca, rideshare: about $30–40, 25–35 min (check)
- FLL → downtown Boca, rideshare: about $50–65, 30–45 min (check)
- Brightline Boca → Miami: from about $20–35, 45–55 min (check)
- Palm Tran single ride: $2 cash, exact change (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Call 911 — Call 911
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
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 Boca Raton. 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 (dry, 24–28 °C days) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Sep–Nov (hurricane season peak) · month by month →
- 4 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 contract for PBI, FLL and MIA: last Tri-Rail and Brightline departures, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Mizner Park and downtown, Spanish River and Red Reef beaches, Glades Road and Town Center, west Boca and Morikami.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Boca Raton Museum of Art, Gumbo Limbo, Morikami, Boca Raton History Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Boca Raton
- officialPalm Tran
- officialBrightline
- officialTri-Rail
- officialBoca Raton Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Boca Raton, revision 5315043 (CC BY-SA 4.0)