St Petersburg Florida, USA Travel Guide
St. Petersburg is served by two main airports, offering distinct advantages.
Optimizing your flight experience and airport transfers.
Highest flight prices from November to April, especially holidays. Lower fares common in summer.
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All major rental companies operate at TPA. Consider DiscoverCars.com for competitive rates.
Readily available at both PIE and TPA. Fare estimates from $25-$60 to downtown St. Petersburg.
PSTA offers routes from PIE and TPA (Route 300X from TPA). Longer travel times may occur.
Private and shared-ride shuttles (e.g., Supershuttle from TPA) provide transfers.
Land transportation offers alternative ways to reach St. Petersburg, especially for those traveling within Florida or from nearby states.
Considerations for driving yourself or renting a car.
All major rental car companies operate at PIE and TPA, and have satellite offices in St. Petersburg.
Specialty rental shops offer motorcycles and scooters for daily or weekly rental.
St. Petersburg is a coastal city but not a major direct port of arrival for cruise ships or long-distance ferries.
Other water-based transport in the area.
The Cross-Bay Ferry operates seasonally (typically Oct/Nov through May/Jun). Check its schedule for specific operating dates.
Travelers arriving for a cruise in Tampa require ground transportation to reach St. Petersburg, or vice versa.
St. Petersburg's waterways are mainly coastal bays and estuaries, used for recreational boating and fishing.
Preparing for departure from St.
No specific exit fees or taxes for tourists departing from U.S. Airports (typically included in airline ticket price).
Reconfirm your flight status 24 hours before departure.
Traffic to airports, especially TPA across the bay, can be unpredictable.
Allow ample time for check-in and security screening.
Reconfirm your flight status or bus/train schedule 24 hours before departure. Traffic to the airports, especially TPA across the bay, can be unpredictable, so plan accordingly.
