With a population of 6,705, Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Caddy's Treasure Island (9000 W Gulf Blvd) and Sea Dog Brewing Co. (9610 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.
When flying to Treasure Island, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Treasure Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Treasure Island. The train journey from Treasure Island 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.
Another option to get to Treasure Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Treasure Island. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Treasure Island, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Treasure Island takes 97 km and will cost you around $50. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 169 km.
Average rates range from around $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $316 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boutique Beach Retreat and Lorelei Resort Motel.
Renting a car in Treasure Island costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 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, 20% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Treasure Island (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 Treasure Island is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible 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, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.