Pensacola travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pensacola
With a population of 51,923, Pensacola 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 Pensacola has to offer.
Where to Eat in Pensacola
If you’re looking for affordable options, George Bistro + Bar (6205 N. 9th Avenue) and Skopelos at New World (600 S Palafox St) are great picks.
When to visit Pensacola
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pensacola in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Pensacola, with an average rainfall of 4.2″.
How to Get to Pensacola
Plane
When flying to Pensacola, you’ll arrive at Pensacola (PNS), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pensacola include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Pensacola departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.
Car
Another option to get to Pensacola is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 173 miles from Pensacola. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pensacola, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Pensacola takes 1170 miles and will cost you around $250. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $199 for a journey of 1335 miles.
Airports near Pensacola
Airlines serving Pensacola
Where to stay in popular areas of Pensacola
Most booked hotels in Pensacola
Renting a car in Pensacola
Renting a car in Pensacola costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Thrifty, Alamo and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Pensacola is the Hertz branch at 2430 Airport Blvd, which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Pensacola.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pensacola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Pensacola is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.