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, Noble Crust - St. Petersburg (8300 4th St N, St Petersburg) and Sea Salt - St Pete (183 2nd Ave N) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nueva Cantina (1625 4th St S) and Taverna Costale (200 Central Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in St. Petersburg.

When to visit St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Petersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Petersburg

Plane

When flying to St. Petersburg, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Petersburg. The train journey from St. Petersburg to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hollywood, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Petersburg is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 93 miles from St. Petersburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to St. Petersburg, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Petersburg. The train journey from St. Petersburg to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hollywood, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Petersburg is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 93 miles from St. Petersburg. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near St. Petersburg

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving St. Petersburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Petersburg

Average rates range from around $229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Inn On Third and Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg. There are also lots of vacation rental options in St. Petersburg, with prices from $20 to $601 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in St. Petersburg are about 1% 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 Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3019 reviews)
$128+
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Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 602 reviews)
$211+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1414 reviews)
$454+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1536 reviews)
$256+
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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, 707 reviews)
$266+
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Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2853 reviews)
$265+
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Renting a car in St. Petersburg

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $24 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. Petersburg, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $24 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in St. Petersburg, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in St. Petersburg

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

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