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.
Top 5 highlights in Key West
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Mallory Square Sunset
Every evening, artists and spectators gather for the sunset spectacle.
Hemingway Home
The home of the Nobel Prize winner with his famous six-toed cats.
Duval Street
The main street with bars, galleries, and shops from the Atlantic to the Gulf side.
Fort Jefferson
By boat or seaplane to the massive Civil War fort in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Overseas Highway
The drive through the Florida Keys with 42 bridges is an experience in itself.
Hotels in Key West
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Reise-SIM für Key West
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
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
Budget
80–120 $
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
150–280 $
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350–700 $
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Compare package holidays now5 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!
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