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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pensacola has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Pensacola
Activities
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
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″.
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 Tampa and takes around 1h 33m.
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 Turo, among others, in New Orleans.
Airlines serving Pensacola
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 $47 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 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pensacola
Most booked hotels in Pensacola
Renting a car in Pensacola
Renting a car in Pensacola costs $60 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pensacola is the Hertz branch at 2430 Airport Blvd, which is 4 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Pensacola.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Pensacola is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Pensacola
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$38/day