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 4 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 package price
$146
2 travelers
Flight to Pensacola
3 nights at hotel
Pensacola in December
Estimated package price
$146
2 travelers
Flight to Pensacola
3 nights at 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 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Pensacola is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 279 km from Pensacola. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Pensacola, you’ll arrive at Pensacola (PNS), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Pensacola is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 279 km from Pensacola. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Pensacola

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VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Pensacola

Lufthansa
Good (8,226 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,200 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,577 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,039 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,874 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,466 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,309 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,627 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 $52 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 26% 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Breeze - Pensacola Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 676 reviews)
$115+
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Hotel Pensacola
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 942 reviews)
$65+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola/Gulf Breeze
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 754 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 936 reviews)
$106+
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Gulf Coast Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 210 reviews)
$82+
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At Home Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2492 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Pensacola

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 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 Budget branch at 2430 Airport Boulevard, which is 6 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Pensacola.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 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 Budget branch at 2430 Airport Boulevard, which is 6 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Pensacola.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Pensacola

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

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