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 4 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
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 46m.
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$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 15 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 161 km from Saint Pete Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 97 km and will cost you around C$ 68. From Orlando, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach
Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach
Average rates range from around C$ 311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 605 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Miramar Resort and Beachcomber Beach Resort.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Pete Beach
Most booked hotels in Saint Pete Beach
Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach
Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 201 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Saint Pete Beach
Full-size
5 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 55/day
Pick-up truck
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 55/day