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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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Pete Beach has to offer.

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$261
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$261
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 Houston and takes around 2h 05m.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $44. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 155 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 Houston and takes around 2h 05m.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $44. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
PIETampa St. Petersburg

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,793 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,282 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,994 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,862 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $340 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $445 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Pete Beach

Most booked hotels in Saint Pete Beach

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Treasure Island Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 930 reviews)
$400+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1408 reviews)
$454+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1518 reviews)
$256+
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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, 660 reviews)
$266+
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Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1151 reviews)
$451+
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Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1905 reviews)
$258+
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Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $94 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $31 per day, on average, or $94 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saint Pete Beach

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$24/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

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