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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Madeira Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

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 West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madeira Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Madeira Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madeira Beach, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Madeira Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

When flying to Madeira Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Madeira Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

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 West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madeira Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Madeira Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madeira Beach, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Madeira Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Madeira Beach

Airlines serving Madeira Beach

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 Madeira Beach

Average rates range from around $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 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, 695 reviews)
$188+
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 216 reviews)
$190+
Barefoot Beach Club
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1836 reviews)
$248+
Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1280 reviews)
$172+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 756 reviews)
$414+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 405 reviews)
$236+

Renting a car in Madeira Beach

Renting a car in Madeira Beach costs $28 per day, on average, or $83 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Madeira Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Madeira Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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 $28 per day, on average, or $83 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Madeira Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Madeira Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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.