St. Petersburg travel guide

St. Petersburg Tourism | St. Petersburg Guide

You're Going to Love St. Petersburg

With a population of 244,769, St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg has to offer.

Where to Eat in St. Petersburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Noble Crust - St. Petersburg (8300 4th St N, St Petersburg) and Sea Salt - St Pete (183 2nd Ave N) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Roam Steakhouse & Bar (3405 34th St N) and Colony Grill - St. Petersburg (670 Central Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Petersburg.

When to visit St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg in November
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Petersburg in November
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Petersburg

Plane

When flying to St. Petersburg, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Petersburg. The train journey from St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 150 km from St. Petersburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to St. Petersburg, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Petersburg. The train journey from St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 150 km from St. Petersburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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

Airports near St. Petersburg

Airlines serving St. Petersburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Petersburg

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cordova Inn and Comfort Inn St Petersburg North.

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Petersburg

Most booked hotels in St. Petersburg

Hollander Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1830 reviews)
$114+
Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 476 reviews)
$190+
Comfort Inn & Suites Northeast - Gateway
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 430 reviews)
$106+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 756 reviews)
$414+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 405 reviews)
$236+
Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2187 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in St. Petersburg

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. Petersburg is the Hertz branch at 6190 34th Street North, which is 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in St. Petersburg (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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. Petersburg, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. Petersburg is the Hertz branch at 6190 34th Street North, which is 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in St. Petersburg (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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. Petersburg, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.