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 October
Estimated package price
$127
2 travelers
Flight to Pensacola
3 nights at hotel
Pensacola in October
Estimated package price
$127
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 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 Raleigh and takes around 2h 02m.

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 Raleigh and takes around 2h 02m.

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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Airlines serving Pensacola

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,689 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,134 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,078 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,954 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,428 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,515 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 $34 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 3% 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, 686 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola/Gulf Breeze
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 749 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 940 reviews)
$104+
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Gulf Coast Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 245 reviews)
$81+
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At Home Inn - Pensacola
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2654 reviews)
$64+
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Grand Caribbean East by Southern Vacation Rentals
0 stars
Excellent (10, 3 reviews)
$138+
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Renting a car in Pensacola

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $54 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Dollar and Budget 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pensacola, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pensacola costs $54 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Dollar and Budget 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pensacola, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Pensacola

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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