Pensacola Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pensacola Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pensacola Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hemingway's Island Grill - Pensacola Beach (400 Quietwater Beach Rd # 16) and SALT (12 Via De Luna Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pensacola Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pensacola Beach

Plane

When flying to Pensacola Beach, you’ll arrive at Pensacola (PNS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola Beach departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Pensacola Beach is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 177 miles from Pensacola Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Pensacola Beach.

Plane

When flying to Pensacola Beach, you’ll arrive at Pensacola (PNS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola Beach departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Pensacola Beach is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 177 miles from Pensacola Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Pensacola Beach.

Airlines serving Pensacola Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pensacola Beach

Most booked hotels in Pensacola Beach

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 142 reviews)
$305+
Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola West
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 544 reviews)
$150+
The Pensacola Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1157 reviews)
$289+
Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 981 reviews)
$161+
Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Gulf Front
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1546 reviews)
$310+
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2560 reviews)
$256+

Renting a car in Pensacola Beach

Renting a car in Pensacola Beach costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pensacola 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.

Renting a car in Pensacola Beach costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pensacola 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.