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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 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, 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$ 321
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 321
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 2h 52m.

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$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 4h 48m 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 Capital Rent A Car, 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 2h 52m.

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$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 4h 48m 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 Capital Rent A Car, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
PIETampa St. Petersburg

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,809 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,767 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,343 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,746 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,950 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 400 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 322 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 649+
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St. Pete Beach Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 375+
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Island Inn Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 320+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 617+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 320+
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Treasure Island Hotel and Marina
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 245+
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Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 155 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 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$ 14.13 and C$ 18.84. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Pete Beach costs C$ 39 per day, on average, or C$ 155 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Pete Beach.

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 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$ 14.13 and C$ 18.84. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Pete Beach is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Saint Pete Beach

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 39/day

Intermediate

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 42/day

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