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

Pensacola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pensacola

With a population of 51,923, Pensacola 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 Pensacola has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Pensacola

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach (400 Pensacola Beach Blvd.) and Angelena's (101 E Intendencia St) are great picks.

When to visit Pensacola

Pensacola in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pensacola in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pensacola in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Pensacola, with an average rainfall of 4.2″.

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How to Get to Pensacola

Plane

When flying to Pensacola, you’ll arrive at Pensacola (PNS), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Memphis and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Pensacola is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 173 miles from Pensacola. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Pensacola, you’ll arrive at Pensacola (PNS), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Memphis and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Pensacola is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 173 miles from Pensacola. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Pensacola

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PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Pensacola

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,064 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,637 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,057 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,669 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,900 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,063 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pensacola

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pensacola W I-10 By IHG and Cottages on the Green. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Pensacola, with prices from $43 to $1,055 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Pensacola are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Pensacola by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Pensacola

Most booked hotels in Pensacola

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Best Western Plus Blue Angel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1034 reviews)
$75+
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Hotel Pensacola
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 836 reviews)
$56+
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Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola
3 stars
Excellent (8, 598 reviews)
$99+
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At Home Inn - Pensacola
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2345 reviews)
$52+
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Quality Inn & Suites Pensacola Bayview
2 stars
Good (6.7, 2588 reviews)
$55+
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Sweet Dream Inn - University Park
3 stars
Good (6.1, 1898 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Pensacola

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pensacola is the Dollar branch at 2430 Ap Blvd, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.18 per gallon in Pensacola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Pensacola is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pensacola is the Dollar branch at 2430 Ap Blvd, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.18 per gallon in Pensacola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Pensacola is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Pensacola

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Full-size

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

Intermediate
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