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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 322
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 322
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 01m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Saint Pete Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 2h 43m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 01m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Saint Pete Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Saint Pete Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 2h 43m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
PIETampa St. Petersburg

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,683 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,069 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,597 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,356 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,165 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,640 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 369 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 529+
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St. Pete Beach Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Treasure Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 311+
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Ocean Club Treasure Island Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 289+
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Island Inn Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 251+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 500+
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Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 40 per day, on average, or C$ 120 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.88 and C$ 18.51. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Pete Beach, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 40 per day, on average, or C$ 120 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.88 and C$ 18.51. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Pete Beach, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Saint Pete Beach

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C$ 38/day

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