Getting around
How you move decides what you see
Old Town is four miles by two. Everything you're here for is inside it — and the right set of wheels changes how much of it you actually get to.
Getting here
Three ways onto the island
Key West sits at the end of a 113-mile chain of islands. You either fly in, drive the Overseas Highway, or come by sea.
Fly
Key West International is ten minutes from Duval — small, quick, and served by regional carriers from Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte. There's also a seaplane base in the harbour.
Drive the Overseas Highway
US-1 runs from Miami in about three and a half hours over 42 bridges, including the Seven Mile Bridge. The drive is half the holiday — stop at Bahia Honda.
Ferry
The Key West Express runs from Fort Myers Beach in around three and a half hours. No traffic, no airport, and you arrive straight onto the waterfront.
What to book
Once you're here
Old Town is flat, walkable and easy on a bike. For anything beyond it — beaches, the far side of the island, a run up the Keys — you'll want something with a motor.
Golf Carts
The Key West default. 4, 6 and 8-passenger carts delivered to you — park anywhere, roof up when it rains.
Jeeps
For going further — up the Overseas Highway to the beaches and quiet keys most visitors never reach.
Bikes & Scooters
The cheapest way to cover Old Town. Flat streets, bike lanes, and a rack outside nearly every bar.
Before you arrive
The things nobody tells you
Key West driving is its own thing. A few rules and quirks worth knowing before you pick up keys to anything.
Parking is the real constraint
Old Town parking is scarce and enforced strictly — residents' permits don't apply to you. Most rentals let you park at the accommodation or a lot. Ask before you book.
Duval is best on foot
The island's main street is a mile and a half. Walking it beats finding a space, and the side streets are where the good stuff is anyway.
Chickens have right of way
Genuinely. They're protected, they're everywhere, and hitting one is a problem you don't want. Drive slowly, especially on side streets.
Delivered to you
We don't run a rental desk. Tell us your dates and where you're staying, and we'll have a cart or a Jeep waiting when you arrive — brought to you by the operator, not collected from a lot on the far side of the island.
Arrange DeliveryTell us where you're staying and we'll bring the wheels.
Carts, Jeeps, or honest advice about walking instead. No deposit, no obligation.