With a population of 1 400, Philipsburg is a must-see destination in , St. Maarten. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Philipsburg has to offer.
When flying to Philipsburg, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Philipsburg include JetBlue, Delta and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Philipsburg from the United States departs from Charlotte and takes around 3h 50m.
Another option to get to Philipsburg is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 7 km from Philipsburg. You’ll find branches of Ace and FlexWays, among others, in Simpson Bay.
Renting a car in Philipsburg costs $46 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana.
Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Philipsburg, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.