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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.

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 Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pensacola Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to Pensacola Beach takes 600 miles and will cost you around $161. From Houston, the ticket costs about $159 for a journey of 755 miles.

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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.

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 Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pensacola Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to Pensacola Beach takes 600 miles and will cost you around $161. From Houston, the ticket costs about $159 for a journey of 755 miles.

Airlines serving Pensacola Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (468 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 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, 139 reviews)
$294+
Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola West
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 547 reviews)
$155+
The Pensacola Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1145 reviews)
$285+
Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 987 reviews)
$178+
Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Gulf Front
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1550 reviews)
$319+
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2571 reviews)
$239+

Renting a car in Pensacola Beach

Renting a car in Pensacola Beach costs $124 per day, on average, or $249 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Pensacola.

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 $124 per day, on average, or $249 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Pensacola.

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.