Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Palm Harbor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palm Harbor

With a population of 57,439, Palm Harbor is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Harbor has to offer.

Where to Eat in Palm Harbor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mystic Fish (3253 Tampa Rd) and Sip 85 (4940 Ridgemoor Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Palm Harbor

Palm Harbor in June
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Harbor in June
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palm Harbor

Plane

When flying to Palm Harbor, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Harbor departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palm Harbor. The train journey from Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 90 miles from Palm Harbor. 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 Palm Harbor, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Palm Harbor takes 260 miles and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

When flying to Palm Harbor, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Harbor departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Palm Harbor. The train journey from Palm Harbor 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 Palm Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 90 miles from Palm Harbor. 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 Palm Harbor, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Palm Harbor takes 260 miles and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Palm Harbor

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
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Airlines serving Palm Harbor

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 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 (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Harbor

Average rates range from around $264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Harbor

Most booked hotels in Palm Harbor

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3Gulls Inn Ozona-Boutique Hotel-Steps from Restaurants & Brewery-SwimSpa Pool-Pet Friendly
1 star
Excellent (9.6, 72 reviews)
$161+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 832 reviews)
$143+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Holiday Tarpon Springs
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 399 reviews)
$131+
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Quality Inn and Suites Tarpon Springs South
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1252 reviews)
$114+
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Innisbrook Resort
4 stars
Good (7.2, 386 reviews)
$180+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Petersburg
3 stars
Good (6.8, 966 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Palm Harbor

Renting a car in Palm Harbor costs $38 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Harbor.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palm Harbor (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 Palm Harbor is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Harbor costs $38 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Palm Harbor.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Palm Harbor (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 Palm Harbor is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Palm Harbor

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$33/day

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