Car Rental at West Palm Beach Airport

Airport travel guide

Rent a car at Palm Beach Airport, then drive your rental straight to the beach! Some of the most popular ones in Palm Beach County are Lake Worth, Juno, and Delray; and you’ll find beachside bars and restaurants at many. Take the time to learn what the colors of the beach flags mean—some indicate dangerous waves and wildlife.

If you’re up for something more active, head to John D. MacArthur Beach State Park or Breaker’s Reef—both are great for kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, and other water sports. At McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, you’ll see fascinating animals like tigers, pythons, lemurs, rhino iguanas, and Gila monsters—reservations are required, so make sure to call in advance. And learn more about Florida’s unique flora and fauna on a tour through mangrove forests and waters inhabited by manatees. You’re also only a couple hours' drive away from Everglades National Park, a fascinating park where you can discover more of Florida’s unique ecosystem.

With a rental car, you can head to many great places in South Florida. Below are just a few of the places you could go if you happen to tire of lying on the same beach all day. You can find more in this South Florida day trip guide.

• Miami Beach: The unrivaled nightlife center of Florida, and perhaps the country, Miami Beach is the place to go to see and be seen. Either drive down Ocean Dr. or stop to enjoy top-notch cuisine during the day or evening and world-class partying at night. And Miami, itself, is a great place to spend the very rare rainy day in South Florida.
• The Florida Keys: Key Largo is only a three-hour drive south of Palm Beach, though Key West is a couple of hours further down the road. You can enjoy some of the best scuba diving in the country or just snap a pic at the southernmost point of the United States. Either way, it’s definitely worth the trip.
• Everglades National Park: Though it’s a few hours’ drive to the south, the Everglades is an excellent place to spend time in nature. You can experience the unique landscape in many ways, whether it be just for a day of birdwatching or an extended kayaking trip.
• Orlando: Just two and a half hours away from Palm Beach, the land of theme parks is easy to reach. Take the kids to Disney World or Universal Orlando for a fun day or two away from the beach.

Top international routes

• Atlanta
• New York City
• White Plains
• Charlotte
• Boston
• Philadelphia
• Washington
• Islip

Main airlines

Many flights to Palm Beach Airport operate only during the winter season bringing northern residents to the area for the sunny, warm weather. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and JetBlue together have the most passengers at the airport. Southwest and United also operate flights in and out of the airport. The low-cost carrier Allegiant Air began operations at PBI in November 2019.

Terminals

Palm Beach Airport consists of the main terminal and Concourses A, B, and C. All areas of the airport are interconnected and it’s easy to walk from one to another.

Location

Palm Beach Airport is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southwest of West Palm Beach and 70 miles (112.6 km) from Miami. James L. Turnage Boulevard, Australian Avenue, and 1st Street are the main roads connecting the airport to West Palm Beach.

Most popular types of rental car

• Medium cars - from $44 per day
• Small cars - from $63 per day
• Large cars - from $44 per day
• SUVs - from $47 per day
• Premium cars - from $127 per day
• Vans - from $109 per day
• Convertibles - from $129 per day

Car rental desks

National, Sixt, Dollar, and Thrifty have desks in the baggage claim area in the arrivals section of the airport. Ace (which is serviced by Datura Auto Rentals) and Easirent are located away from the airport and provide shuttles to their respective locations.

Services and facilities

You’ll find numerous restaurants, bars, fast food outlets, and cafeterias. There are many stores, including gift shops, newsstands, and golf shops, most of which are located on level 2. There are also several ATMs, a currency exchange, three nearby hotels, baby changing facilities, a children’s play area, a travel service center, and a full-service spa. Palm Beach Airport hosts frequent art exhibits. The airport is well equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

A Mobil station on Belvedere Road is one of the most convenient stations for renters seeking to fill up prior to returning their cars to those companies located at the airport. A BP station and a Shell station can also be found along Belvedere Road when approaching the airport.

If returning a rental car to Easirent’s location, then a pair of stations (Sunoco and West Palm Gas) along Southern Blvd. between Lake Ave. and Parker Ave. are probably the best solution. If using I -95, you would have to travel east towards the coast once exiting to reach these stations.

Finally, if returning a car to Datura Auto Rentals (for those using Ace), a Citgo station on Belvedere Road are the best to use. The Chevron station at the corner of Belvedere Road and S. Dixie Highway is the closes station, but its prices are usually significantly higher than that of the previously mentioned stations.