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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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, Skopelos at New World (600 S Palafox St) and Five Sisters Blues Cafe (421 W Belmont St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, George Bistro + Bar (6205 N. 9th Avenue) and Atlas Oyster House (600 S Barracks St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pensacola.

When to visit Pensacola

Pensacola in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pensacola in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 31m.

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.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Pensacola. From Tampa, the bus ride to Pensacola takes 715 miles and will cost you around $200. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 2820 miles.

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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 31m.

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.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Pensacola. From Tampa, the bus ride to Pensacola takes 715 miles and will cost you around $200. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 2820 miles.

Airports near Pensacola

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Airlines serving Pensacola

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pensacola

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cottages on the Green and Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola/I-10 Pine Forest Road. 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 29% 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
3 stars
Excellent (9, 523 reviews)
$123+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulf Breeze Pensacola Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 237 reviews)
$157+
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Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola I-10 West
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 324 reviews)
$127+
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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 856 reviews)
$108+
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Hotel Pensacola
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 720 reviews)
$88+
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Gulf Coast Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 109 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Pensacola

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 Hertz branch at 2430 Airport 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 Hertz branch at 2430 Airport 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Pensacola

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

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