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.

Most popular restaurants in Saint Pete Beach

Contemporary American
Very good (581 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (372 reviews)
Contemporary American
Very good (581 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (372 reviews)

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$226
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 24m.

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 $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 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 Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 $21 for a journey of 217 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 24m.

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 $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 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 Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 $21 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $443 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, 618 reviews)
$399+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 790 reviews)
$466+
Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 612 reviews)
$245+
Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1293 reviews)
$151+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 376 reviews)
$286+
Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2183 reviews)
$183+

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

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 Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

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 Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.