Major city · United States
Jupiter
Give Jupiter 2 nights: one for the lighthouse and inlet, one for the beach or a reef dive. Skip it as a base if you want nightlife.
Jupiter is a small coastal town at the north end of Palm Beach County, 20 minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport. It is a beach-and-water town: a climbable 1860 lighthouse, a reef line close to shore, spring-training baseball in February and March, and a walkable downtown strip on the Intracoastal. Two nights covers it; add a third if you dive or fish. A car makes everything easier, but the centre is compact enough to walk once you park.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, mild); Mar–Apr for baseball
- avoid Aug–Sep (heat, storms); peak hurricane season
- 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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Jupiter911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Jupiter Police (non-emergency)+1 561-746-6201
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jupiter, 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
- SafetyJupiter is a low-crime, family-oriented town and feels safe day and night in the centre.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 561-746-6201 Jupiter Police (non-emergency)
- 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 (About 20–30 min south by car; the closest airport.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: the town spreads along US-1 and A1A and the beach is 3–5 km (1.9–3.1 mi) from the inland hotels.A car is the practical choice: the town spreads along US-1 and A1A and the beach is 1.9–3.1 mi (3–5 km) from the inland hotels.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–6
- Sit-down mealDinner main, waterfront restaurant$25–40
- Beerdraught$7–10
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketLighthouse museum entry$9–15 (check)
- Budget bedFamily suite or condo (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$200
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$190
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$320
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 (About 20–30 min south by car; the closest airport.) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (About 1 h 15 min south by car; more flights, often cheaper.) · MIA Miami International (About 1 h 45 min south by car; long-haul and Latin America routes.)
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
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
not flagged
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
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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: Aug–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
Jupiter: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
A car is the practical choice: the town spreads along US-1 and A1A and the beach is 3–5 km from the inland hotels. Downtown and the inlet are walkable once you park. Rideshare works but waits can be long outside the centre; local taxi firms exist. Tri-Rail runs down the coast from Mangonia Park, not from Jupiter itself.
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
I-95 south, about 30 min by car
Museums, Clematis Street and the waterfront; easy half-day or evening.
Palm Beach
goDoor to door: About 1 h
I-95 or A1A south, about 35–45 min by car
Worth a half-day for the mansions, Worth Avenue and the beach.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-95 south, about 50 min by car
Beaches, Mizner Park and good restaurants; combine with Delray.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min
I-95 south, about 55 min by car
Best downtown strip in the county for dinner and a walk.
Door to door: About 1 h
I-95 south, about 45 min by car
Funky beach and pier; the drive is longer than it looks in traffic.
Door to door: About 35 min
I-95 south, about 25 min by car
Marina and Peanut Island ferries; check the area before booking a room.
North Palm Beach
goDoor to door: About 30 min
US-1 south, about 20 min by car
Quiet waterfront and a good lunch stop between Jupiter and West Palm.
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 / Intracoastal (near Love Street and US-1)
Walk to restaurants, bars and the waterfront; best for a short stay without a car.
Jupiter Beach / A1A
Beachfront resorts and condos; you need a car for everything else.
Indiantown Road corridor
Chain hotels, free parking, 10–15 min drive to the beach and downtown.
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
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$190 | US$380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$190 | US$760 |
| Rideshare from PBI, one way1 × US$55 · check | US$55 |
| Compact car rental, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Reef dive charter, one tank trip2 × US$120 · check | US$240 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$153 |
| Trip total≈ US$420 per person per day, bed included | US$1,678 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–6 |
| Lunch main (casual) | $15–25 |
| Dinner main, waterfront restaurant | $25–40 |
| Beer, draught | $7–10 |
| Rideshare, downtown to beach | $10–18 |
| Lighthouse museum entry | $9–15 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Afternoon thunderstorms are routine from June to September; plan beach time before noon.
- June–November is hurricane season: check forecasts and know your hotel's evacuation zone.
- Sun and water: use reef-safe sunscreen, and swim near lifeguards — rip currents are real.
- Some beach and inlet parking fills by mid-morning on weekends; arrive early or pay for a lot.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Jupiter Police (non-emergency)
- +1 561-746-6201
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
JupiterJupiter
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Jupiter Police (non-emergency)+1 561-746-6201
Embassy
No embassies in Jupiter; consulates are in Miami. US visitors: your own embassy is in Washington, DC.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PBI → Jupiter, rideshare: about $45–65, 20–30 min (check)
- PBI → Jupiter, taxi: about $60–80, 20–30 min (check)
- Downtown → Jupiter Beach, rideshare: $10–18, 5–10 min
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- The check, please — The check, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for 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 Jupiter. 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, mild); Mar–Apr for baseball · avoid Aug–Sep (heat, storms); peak hurricane season · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PBI: last-mile drive times, rideshare fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown and Love Street, the inlet and lighthouse, Jupiter Beach and A1A.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (lighthouse, DuBois Park, Roger Dean Stadium) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green in summer.