Saint Pete Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Pete Beach

With a population of 9,346, Saint Pete Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Pete Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Saint Pete Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maritana at Don CeSar (Don CeSar 3400 Gulf Blvd) and Chill- Restaurant & Bar (357 Corey Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$253
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$253
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint Pete Beach

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Pete Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Pete Beach. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Pete Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Pete Beach. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 100 miles from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $439 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Pete Beach

Most booked hotels in Saint Pete Beach

Treasure Island Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 617 reviews)
$399+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 775 reviews)
$472+
Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 594 reviews)
$243+
Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1302 reviews)
$232+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 378 reviews)
$263+
Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2177 reviews)
$205+

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saint Pete Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Saint Pete Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.