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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
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Petersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to St. Petersburg departs from Houston and takes around 2h 02m.

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 $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $16 for a 2h 45m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Petersburg, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to St. Petersburg takes 201 km and will cost you around $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 249 km.

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 Houston and takes around 2h 02m.

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 $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $16 for a 2h 45m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Petersburg, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to St. Petersburg takes 201 km and will cost you around $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near St. Petersburg

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving St. Petersburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Petersburg

Average rates range from around $232 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Petersburg Northeast and Galaxy Hotel. 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 4% 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, 2971 reviews)
$128+
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Avalon Hotel Downtown St. Petersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1872 reviews)
$116+
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Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 597 reviews)
$211+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1407 reviews)
$454+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1517 reviews)
$256+
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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, 660 reviews)
$266+
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Renting a car in St. Petersburg

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $32 per day, on average, or $97 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 Avis branch at 4037 66th St North, which is 10 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in St. Petersburg is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Petersburg costs $32 per day, on average, or $97 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 Avis branch at 4037 66th St North, which is 10 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in St. Petersburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in St. Petersburg is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in St. Petersburg

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$22/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$23/day

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