Madeira Beach travel guide

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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, Mad Beach Cantina (13205 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
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madeira Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$204
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madeira Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Madeira Beach takes 169 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madeira Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Madeira Beach takes 169 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Madeira Beach

Airlines serving Madeira Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madeira Beach

Average rates range from around $306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $402 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, 709 reviews)
$206+
Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9, 229 reviews)
$207+
Barefoot Beach Club
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1851 reviews)
$218+
Cambria Hotel St Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1320 reviews)
$182+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 786 reviews)
$472+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 378 reviews)
$282+

Renting a car in Madeira Beach

Renting a car in Madeira Beach costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Madeira Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Madeira Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Madeira Beach costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Madeira Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Madeira Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.