Best Time to Visit

Key West weather gives its winter season a warm temperature and a low chance of rain, which is why it is also the busiest period in terms of crowds and the priciest with regard to accommodation. Summer and fall on the other hand are mostly avoided by tourists because of the frequent rain, high humidity and the fact that they coincide with the hurricane season, but they also see the best bargains for hotel prices and the best time to visit the local beaches. From March to May, you can count on reasonable prices for accommodation and local attractions, as well as stable weather conditions.

Passport / Visa

Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa (as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino). Citizens of these countries must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before traveling. All other travelers must obtain a visa before visiting the United States. International travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the country.

Key West International Airport (EYW)

Key West International Airport (EYW) is an international airport situated in Monroe County, just two miles east of Key West — only minutes from many Key West accommodations, attractions and downtown Key West. Transportation services available from and to the airport include rental cars, shuttles, taxis and bus services. See airport website for an exhaustive list of options and prices. Taxis and Key West Transit buses are conveniently situated curb side at the terminal. Rental cars counter is located right on-site.

• Web:

  eyw.com

• Address:

  3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West

• Phone:

  +1 305 809 5200

• More info:

  You can also fly into Miami International Airport (MIA). It's approximately 2 hours north of Key West.

Public Transport

Key West offers extensive public bus service that can be used for getting around the area. There are four bus routes running within the city of Key West, called Blue Route, Red Route, Green Route and Orange Route and two additional routes that travel between Key West & Marathon. The buses run every 60-90 minutes, so a schedule map is recommended. When boarding the buss make sure you have the exact change. The Key West Transit website gives you a live bus map and arrival times.

• Web:

  www.kwtransit.com

• Address:

  Key West

• Phone:

  +1 305 292 8165

Taxi

Taxis can be hailed on the street or found at the airport and major hotels, with rates set by the city. Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft also operate in Key West, providing an easy and affordable way to get around.

• Web:

  db-taxi.com

• Address:

  D.B. Taxi

• Phone:

  +1 305 588 3200

Electricity

Flat two or three-prong plugs are standard with 110-115 volts. Adaptors can be bought in most electrical shops.