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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Holmes Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Holmes Beach

With a population of 3,836, Holmes Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Holmes Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Holmes Beach

Fishing Charters and Boat Excursions
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Where to Eat in Holmes Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, The feast restaurant - Holmes Beach, FL (5406 Marina Drive) and eat here - Anna Maria (5315 Gulf Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holmes Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Holmes Beach

Plane

When flying to Holmes Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Holmes Beach include JetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Holmes Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Holmes Beach. The train journey from Holmes Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holmes Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Holmes Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holmes Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Holmes Beach takes 260 miles and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

When flying to Holmes Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Holmes Beach include JetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Holmes Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Holmes Beach. The train journey from Holmes Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holmes Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Holmes Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holmes Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Holmes Beach takes 260 miles and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Holmes Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Holmes Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Holmes Beach

Average rates range from around $495 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $362 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Holmes Beach

Most booked hotels in Holmes Beach

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An Island Getaway at Palm Tree Villas
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 203 reviews)
$397+
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Alamanda Villa on Holmes Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 332 reviews)
$393+
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Anna Maria Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 89 reviews)
$730+
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Kompose Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2461 reviews)
$116+
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Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2052 reviews)
$417+
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Waterline Villas & Marina, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9, 36 reviews)
$478+
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Renting a car in Holmes Beach

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Holmes Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Holmes Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Holmes Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Holmes Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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