Madeira Beach travel guide

Madeira Beach Tourism | Madeira Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Madeira Beach

With a population of 4,263, Madeira 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 Madeira Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Madeira Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Caddy's Madeira Beach (14080 Gulf Blvd) and Sculley's Seafood Restaurant (190 Boardwalk Pl E) are great picks.

When to visit Madeira Beach

Madeira Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madeira Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Madeira Beach

Plane

When flying to Madeira Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Madeira Beach departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madeira Beach. The train journey from Madeira 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 Madeira Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Madeira Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madeira Beach, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Madeira Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $44. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

When flying to Madeira Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Madeira Beach departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madeira Beach. The train journey from Madeira 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 Madeira Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Madeira Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madeira Beach, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Madeira Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $44. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Madeira Beach

Airlines serving Madeira Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,657 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,235 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,042 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (848 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,793 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madeira Beach

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Madeira Beach

Most booked hotels in Madeira Beach

Shoreline Island Resort - Exclusively Adult
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 692 reviews)
$196+
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 214 reviews)
$172+
Barefoot Beach Club
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1836 reviews)
$237+
Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1272 reviews)
$172+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 746 reviews)
$364+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, 414 reviews)
$239+

Renting a car in Madeira Beach

Renting a car in Madeira Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Madeira Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Madeira Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Madeira Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Madeira Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Madeira Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.