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
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$267
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 Hertz and Budget, 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 $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $96 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 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 Hertz and Budget, 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 $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $407 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, 605 reviews)
$397+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 756 reviews)
$429+
Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 574 reviews)
$227+
Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1320 reviews)
$194+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, 392 reviews)
$244+
Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2178 reviews)
$171+

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.