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 2 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, 82 Degrees (7201 Sunset Way) and Buoy's Waterfront Bar and Grill (677 75th Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Pete Beach

Saint Pete Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 912
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Pete Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 912
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 25h 01m.

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 AED 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 44 for a 2h 45m 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 United Rent a Car Morocco and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 184. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about AED 184 for a journey of 418 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 25h 01m.

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 AED 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 44 for a 2h 45m 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 United Rent a Car Morocco and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Pete Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Saint Pete Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 184. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about AED 184 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Saint Pete Beach

Airlines serving Saint Pete Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Pete Beach

Average rates range from around AED 868 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,610 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

Treasure Island Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,465+
Tahitian Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 813+
The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,738+
Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 890+
Thunderbird Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 859+
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 962+

Hiring a car in Saint Pete Beach

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 AED 45.84 and AED 61.11. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saint Pete Beach, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 AED 45.84 and AED 61.11. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Saint Pete Beach, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.