Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 168 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, RumFish Grill (6000 Gulf Blvd) and Coconut Charlie's Grill (6100 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$433
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in August
Estimated hotel price
$433
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 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Saint Pete Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 17m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Saint Pete Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to West Palm Beach takes 3h 56m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $54 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Saint Pete Beach from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 17m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Saint Pete Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to West Palm Beach takes 3h 56m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $54 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Pete Beach is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 161 km from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
PIETampa St. Petersburg

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,884 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,372 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,293 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,532 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,884 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $511 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,419 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Beachcomber Beach Resort and Inn on the Beach.

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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$648+
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Beachside Resort Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Treasure Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$391+
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St. Pete Beach Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$408+
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Island Inn Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$375+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$764+
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Hiring a car in Saint Pete Beach

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Saint Pete Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.56 and $31.41. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Saint Pete Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.56 and $31.41. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.