Indian Rocks Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Indian Rocks Beach

With a population of 4,113, Indian Rocks Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Indian Rocks Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Indian Rocks Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Guppy's (1701 Gulf Blvd) and TJ's Italian Cafe (1515 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Indian Rocks Beach

Indian Rocks Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Indian Rocks Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Indian Rocks Beach

Plane

When flying to Indian Rocks Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Indian Rocks Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Indian Rocks Beach. The train journey from Indian Rocks Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Indian Rocks Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Indian Rocks Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Indian Rocks Beach, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Indian Rocks Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Indian Rocks Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Indian Rocks Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Indian Rocks Beach. The train journey from Indian Rocks Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Indian Rocks Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Indian Rocks Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Indian Rocks Beach, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Indian Rocks Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Indian Rocks Beach

Airlines serving Indian Rocks Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (415 reviews)
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Where to stay in Indian Rocks Beach

Average rates range from around $321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Indian Rocks Beach

Most booked hotels in Indian Rocks Beach

Home2 Suites By Hilton Largo
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 303 reviews)
$152+
Hampton Inn & Suites-Largo
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 261 reviews)
$150+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Largo-Clearwater, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 770 reviews)
$135+
Belleair Beach Resort Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2313 reviews)
$227+
New Hotel Collection Harbourside
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2482 reviews)
$187+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Petersburg
3 stars
Good (7.2, 616 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in Indian Rocks Beach

Renting a car in Indian Rocks Beach costs $23 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Indian Rocks Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Indian Rocks Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Indian Rocks Beach is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Indian Rocks Beach costs $23 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Indian Rocks Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Indian Rocks Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Indian Rocks Beach is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.