Saint Pete Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Pete Beach

With a population of 9 346, Saint Pete Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Pete Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Saint Pete Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maritana at Don CeSar (Don CeSar 3400 Gulf Blvd) and Chill- Restaurant & Bar (357 Corey Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint Pete Beach

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Pete Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Pete Beach. The train journey from Saint Pete 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 $20 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 97 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Pete Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Pete Beach. The train journey from Saint Pete 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 $20 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 97 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,423 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $404 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Pete Beach

Most booked hotels in Saint Pete Beach

Treasure Island Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 593 reviews)
$383+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 746 reviews)
$379+
Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 561 reviews)
$232+
Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1332 reviews)
$175+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, 412 reviews)
$237+
Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2193 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Pete 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 Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Nissan Armada or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $40 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Pete 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 Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Nissan Armada or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.