Holiday in Key West

Island in USA — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇺🇸

Country

USA

Type

Island

Best time to travel

November–May

Budget/day

150–280 $

Getting there from Germany

Flight to Miami, then about 3.5 hours via the Overseas Highway or a short flight to EYW.

About Key West

Key West, the southernmost city in the continental USA, lies like a tropical pearl at the end of the Overseas Highway — one of the most spectacular roads in the world, which leads over 42 bridges (including the legendary Seven Mile Bridge) across the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys. The journey itself is an experience reminiscent of the Caribbean — and Key West feels just like that. Duval Street is the vibrant heart of the island: bars, galleries, live music, and restaurants line up along a kilometer. At Sloppy Joe’s, Ernest Hemingway's favorite bar, you can enjoy Mojitos under photos of the Nobel Prize-winning author, who lived here from 1931 to 1939. His house, home to the famous six-toed cats, is now a museum. In the evenings, all of Key West gathers at Mallory Square for the Sunset Celebration — street performers, fire jugglers, and amazed visitors celebrate the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico together. During the day, snorkeling tours to the only living coral reef in North America, kayak trips through the mangroves, or a visit to Fort Zachary Taylor State Park with the island's best beach attract visitors. The Southernmost Point, marked by the iconic buoy, is the most popular photo stop — only 145 kilometers separate Key West from Cuba. The atmosphere is unique: tolerant, colorful, slightly risqué, and irresistibly Caribbean.

Relaxation
100
Romance
90
Nightlife
80
Beach
75
Safety
75

Top 5 highlights in Key West

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Mallory Square Sunset

Every evening, artists and spectators gather for the sunset spectacle.

2

Hemingway Home

The home of the Nobel Prize winner with his famous six-toed cats.

3

Duval Street

The main street with bars, galleries, and shops from the Atlantic to the Gulf side.

4

Fort Jefferson

By boat or seaplane to the massive Civil War fort in Dry Tortugas National Park.

5

Overseas Highway

The drive through the Florida Keys with 42 bridges is an experience in itself.

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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Key West

Recommended travel time

November–May

Summer

Hot and humid, 30–34 °C, hurricane season

Winter

Warm, 22–27 °C, dry, perfect

How much does a holiday in Key West cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

80–120 $

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

150–280 $

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

350–700 $

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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5 travel tips for Key West

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Enjoy the Overseas Highway from Miami to Key West as a day trip – many photo stops.

Bicycle is the best means of transportation in Key West – everything is close.

Book the Dry Tortugas day trip early – the ferry has limited seats.

Take advantage of happy hour deals on Duval Street – Key West is not cheap.

Take a photo at the Southernmost Point in the morning – long lines during the day.

Food & drink in Key West

These specialties you must try!

Key Lime Pie
Conch Fritters
Stone Crab
Fish Tacos
Cuban Coffee
Rum Runner Cocktail
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