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Saint Pete Beach travel guide

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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 4 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, 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 October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 268
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 268
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 centre The shortest flight to Saint Pete Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 54m.

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 C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 18 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 Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 260 miles and will cost you around C$ 77. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about C$ 167 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

When flying to Saint Pete Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Saint Pete Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 54m.

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 C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 18 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 Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 260 miles and will cost you around C$ 77. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about C$ 167 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
PIETampa St. Petersburg

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 489 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 614 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 573+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 627+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 350+
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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 367+
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Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 623+
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Treasure Bay Resort & Marina
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 228+
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Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 170 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre 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 C$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 170 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre 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 C$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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