St. Augustine travel guide
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You're Going to Love St. Augustine
With a population of 12.975, St. Augustine is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in St. Augustine to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in St. Augustine
If you’re looking for affordable options, A1A Ale Works (1 King St) and Columbia Restaurant - St. Augustine (98 St. George Street) are great picks.
When to visit St. Augustine
Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. Augustine in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in St. Augustine, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to St. Augustine
Plane
When flying to St. Augustine, you’ll arrive at St. Augustine Northeast Florida Regional (UST), which is located 7 km from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Augustine. The train journey from St. Augustine to Philadelphia takes 19h 44m and costs around S$ 217 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about S$ 219 for a 21h 01m trip.
Car
Another option to get to St. Augustine is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 151 km from St. Augustine. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
St. Augustine’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving St. Augustine
Where to stay in St. Augustine
Average rates range from around S$ 296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 443 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Pirate Haus Inn and Inn at Camachee Harbor View 11.
Where to stay in popular areas of St. Augustine
Most booked hotels in St. Augustine
Hiring a car in St. Augustine
Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in St. Augustine is the Budget branch at 340 State Road 16, which is 4 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in St. Augustine (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.84 and S$ 22.46. Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in St. Augustine, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.