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Major city · United States

Palm Coast

Give Palm Coast 2 nights as a quiet, cheaper base between St. Augustine and Daytona: you need a car, and the beach is a short drive, not a walk.

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Palm Coast is a low-rise, spread-out city on Florida's First Coast, roughly midway between Jacksonville and Orlando and just off I-95. It has no historic downtown to wander and almost nothing is walkable, so it works as a relaxed, good-value base for beaches, golf, kayaking and day trips to St. Augustine or Daytona Beach rather than as a sightseeing destination in itself. Two nights covers it; a week suits golfers and families who want space.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, storm season)
Airports
DAB · UST · JAX · MCO · SFB
Nights
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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
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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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 Palm Coast, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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, mainTipping 18–22% is expected.$18–35
  • Street or quick mealCasual lunch or sandwich$12–20
  • Beerdraught / six-pack at a store$6–9$10–14
  • Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$220
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$160

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · 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.

Intracoastal Waterway and kayakingGolf coursesFlagler Beach and the Atlantic shorelineQuiet, spread-out residential streets
Airports
DAB Daytona Beach International (About 38 mi south; the closest commercial airport.) · UST Northeast Florida Regional (St. Augustine) (About 20 mi north; limited scheduled service.) · JAX Jacksonville International (About 65 mi north; more flights and car-rental choice.) · MCO Orlando International (About 78 mi southwest; biggest choice of flights and fares.) · SFB Orlando Sanford International (About 62 mi southwest, near Sanford.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Aug (15 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Palm Coast: 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

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Feb

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Mar

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Apr

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

May

29°C (84°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Oct

28°C (82°F)

19°C (66°F)

9 rd

Nov

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Dec

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 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

A car is effectively required: the city is spread over several miles and buses are minimal. Palm Coast sits on I-95, US-1 and scenic A1A, with SR-100 running west. Drive to the beach, the parks and any restaurant; expect 10–20 min between most points.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
St. Augustinego

Door to door: 35–45 min

I-95 north to SR-16 or US-1, about 30 mi

Oldest city in the US: fort, colonial streets, distillery. Go early to park.

Daytona Beach

go

Door to door: 35–45 min

I-95 south, about 30 mi

Beach and motorsport; combine with Ormond Beach on the way.

Jacksonvillego

Door to door: 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min

I-95 north, about 70 mi

A full day: Riverside, the Cummer and the beaches.

Hammock Beach

go

Door to door: 15–20 min

SR-100 east across the Intracoastal

Resort and golf side; public beach access nearby.

Amelia Island

overnight

Door to door: 1 h 30 min–1 h 45 min

I-95 north to SR-200/A1A

Too far for a relaxed return day; sleep one night in Fernandina Beach.

Vilano Beach

go

Door to door: 40–50 min

I-95 north then SR-16 east

Quiet beach north of St. Augustine; good for a half day.

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.

Palm Coast Town Center / Belle Terre

Chain hotels, Target and big-box stores; central for I-95 and easiest with a car.

Palm Coast Parkway / Island Walk

Restaurants and retail close by; a short drive to the beach side.

Flagler Beach area

Small oceanfront town 15–20 min south; older, walkable beach strip with independent places.

Hammock Beach / Ocean Crest

Resort and golf side across the Intracoastal; quiet, higher prices, car needed.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–240 excl. bed
High
$250+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel double1 × 2 nights × US$170US$340
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$170US$680
Rental car, one day1 × US$70US$70
Kayak rental, half day2 × US$45US$90
Golf green fee, 18 holes2 × US$70US$140
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$136
Trip total≈ US$374 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,496

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Casual lunch or sandwich$12–20
Sit-down dinner, mainTipping 18–22% is expected.$18–35
Beer, draught / six-pack at a store$6–9 / $10–14
Rental car, one day$45–120
Kayak rental, half day$40–60
Golf green fee, 18 holes$40–150

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low street crime and a calm feel; the real risks are driving distances, summer heat, rip currents and storm season. Keep valuables out of sight in parked cars at trailheads and beaches.
  • Almost nothing is walkable: plan on driving for food, beach and shops.
  • Summer heat and humidity plus afternoon storms from June to September.
  • Atlantic rip currents: swim near lifeguards and watch for warning flags.
  • Hurricane season runs June–November; check forecasts and evacuation zones if a storm is forecast.
  • Beach and park rules on pets and alcohol vary by location: check signs before you set up.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Flagler County Sheriff (non-emergency)
386-313-4911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Flagler County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-313-4911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Palm Coast; Portugal keeps an honorary consulate at 145 City Place, Suite 105 Annex. Most countries: consulates in Miami or Atlanta, embassies in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rental car, one day: $45–120
  • Taxi or rideshare, 5 mi: $12–20
  • Beach or park parking: free to about $10

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 there parking here? — Is there parking here?
  • The check, please — The check, please

Tipping is expected: 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 Palm Coast. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, storm season) · month by month →
  2. 5 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for DAB, JAX and MCO with drive times and car-rental fallbacks.
  2. Beach-access pages with parking, lifeguard and pet rules checked.
  3. Golf and kayak pages with 2026 green fees and tour times.
  4. Storm-season fixtures so the page can flag closures and evacuation zones.

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