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 7 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, Buoy's Waterfront Bar and Grill (677 75th Ave) and RumFish Grill (6000 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$416
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$416
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 18h 50m.

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 $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $40 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 Blue Auto Trading and Sixt, 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 18h 50m.

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 $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $40 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 Blue Auto Trading and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
PIETampa St. Petersburg

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around $508 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $690 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Beachcomber 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$570+
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Ocean Club Treasure Island Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$410+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$625+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$342+
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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$344+
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Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$743+
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Hiring a car in Saint Pete Beach

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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