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, 82 Degrees (7201 Sunset Way) and Buoy's Waterfront Bar and Grill (677 75th Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Saint Pete Beach
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 23m.
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 $13 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach
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 $405 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Pete Beach
Most booked hotels in Saint Pete Beach
Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach
Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 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, 2% more expensive than at Tampa.
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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Saint Pete Beach
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$29/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$29/day