Key West

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• 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
• SafetyKey West is a safe, walkable small city; the real risks are heat and humidity in summer, drinking on Duval Street, and hurricane season Jun–Nov.

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, mid-rangeTipping 18–22% expected.$25–45 per person
• Street or quick mealConch fritters or a sandwich$12–20
• Beerdraught at a Duval bar / six-pack at a store$7–10$12–18
• Museum or sight ticketHemingway House entryabout $18 (check)
• Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personUS$60
• Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$320
• High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$650

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$120 · Mid US$220 · High US$400

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

EYW Key West International Airport (About 4 mi / 6 km (3.7 mi) east of downtown on S Roosevelt Blvd; taxi or rideshare to Old Town, roughly 10–15 min.) · MIA Miami International Airport (Fly here and drive or take a shuttle down US-1; about 3.5–4.5 h door to door.)EYW Key West International Airport (About 4 mi / 3.7 mi (6 km) east of downtown on S Roosevelt Blvd; taxi or rideshare to Old Town, roughly 10–15 min.) · MIA Miami International Airport (Fly here and drive or take a shuttle down US-1; about 3.5–4.5 h door to door.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

$120–180 excl. bed

Mid

$200–320 excl. bed

High

$350+ excl. bed

• Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check forecasts and know your airline's change policy before a summer trip.
• Summer heat index often tops 38°C (100°F) with high humidity — plan sights for early morning.Summer heat index often tops 100°F (38°C) with high humidity — plan sights for early morning.
• Duval Street bars can be loud and heavy on drinking; watch your drink and your tab.
• Parking in Old Town is limited and expensive; a rental car is a liability if you stay put.
• Winter (Dec–Apr) is peak season: rooms and flights sell out and prices spike around holidays.