Philipsburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Philipsburg

With a population of 1,400, Philipsburg is a must-see destination in , St. Maarten. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Philipsburg has to offer.

When to visit Philipsburg

Philipsburg in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Philipsburg in October
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Philipsburg

Plane

When flying to Philipsburg, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Philipsburg include Delta, American Airlines and Frontier. The shortest flight to Philipsburg from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 6h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Philipsburg is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 5 miles from Philipsburg. You’ll find branches of Ace and FlexWays, among others, in Simpson Bay.

Plane

When flying to Philipsburg, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Philipsburg include Delta, American Airlines and Frontier. The shortest flight to Philipsburg from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 6h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Philipsburg is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 5 miles from Philipsburg. You’ll find branches of Ace and FlexWays, among others, in Simpson Bay.

Airports near Philipsburg

Airlines serving Philipsburg

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,801 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (274 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (26 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (107 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
Silver Airways
Okay (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Philipsburg

Most booked hotels in Philipsburg

The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 571 reviews)
$150+
Holland House Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 515 reviews)
$241+
Alicia's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 256 reviews)
$92+
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1084 reviews)
$145+
Sonesta Ocean Point Adults Only Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 295 reviews)
$533+
Simpson Bay Resort Marina & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1064 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Philipsburg

Renting a car in Philipsburg costs $38 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana.

Renting a car in Philipsburg costs $38 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana.