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74
Overall
π‘ Doable
Some challenges, plan ahead
$240
per day
25Β°C
avg temperature
20h
from Australia
No
visa (AU passport)
Daily cost is an estimate assuming two adults + one toddler, mid-range self-catering stay, one paid activity/day. Excludes flights. Full methodology
πΌPram
Duval Street and the historic Old Town are walkable but narrow and uneven in places, and many locals get around by golf cart or bike rather than car. Strollers work fine on the main streets, but expect a slower pace on the older side streets.
π½οΈFood & Eating
Casual, open-air seafood restaurants are everywhere, and conch fritters and fish sandwiches are easy wins even with picky eaters. Tap water is safe to drink, though it's desalinated and has a distinct taste some travelers prefer to avoid by buying bottled water.
π‘οΈSafety
Key West is a laid-back, low-crime island, though Duval Street's bar scene gets rowdy at night and is easy to avoid earlier in the day with kids. Hurricane season (June to November) matters more here than almost anywhere else in Florida, so check forecasts closely before booking.
π₯Hospitals
Lower Keys Medical Center provides basic care locally, but for anything serious the nearest major paediatric hospitals are in Miami, roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive away, so it's worth knowing this before you travel with a toddler.
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Travel Insurance
Family travel protection, sorted before you fly
Airport Transfers
Pre-booked transfer with a car seat included
eSIM & Data
Stay connected the moment you land
Activities & Tickets
Kid-friendly tours and skip-the-line tickets
Car Hire
Family-sized rentals with child seats