Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

St. Petersburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love St. Petersburg

With a population of 244 769, St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg has to offer.

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Where to Eat in St. Petersburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Melting Pot - St Petersburg (699 Central Ave) and Juno & the Peacock (400 Beach Dr NE) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nueva Cantina (1625 4th St S) and Colony Grill - St. Petersburg (670 Central Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Petersburg.

When to visit St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg in October
Estimated package price
$95
2 travelers
Flight to St. Petersburg
3 nights at hotel
St. Petersburg in October
Estimated package price
$95
2 travelers
Flight to St. Petersburg
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to St. Petersburg

Plane

When flying to St. Petersburg, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving St. Petersburg, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from St. Petersburg to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Petersburg is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 150 km from St. Petersburg. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to St. Petersburg, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving St. Petersburg, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from St. Petersburg to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Petersburg is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 150 km from St. Petersburg. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near St. Petersburg

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving St. Petersburg

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,893 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Petersburg

Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Cordova Inn, a New Hotel Collection Property and The Inn On Third. There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Petersburg, with prices from $68 to $1,130 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Petersburg are about 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in St. Petersburg by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Petersburg

Most booked hotels in St. Petersburg

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Hollander Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3408 reviews)
$113+
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The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 426 reviews)
$390+
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Mint House St Petersburg by Kasa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 331 reviews)
$100+
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Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 651 reviews)
$242+
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Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 630 reviews)
$167+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1449 reviews)
$396+
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Renting a car in St. Petersburg

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. Petersburg is the Hertz branch at 6190 34th Street North, which is 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in St. Petersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in St. Petersburg is Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in St. Petersburg is the Hertz branch at 6190 34th Street North, which is 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in St. Petersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in St. Petersburg is Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in St. Petersburg

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate
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