Santa Rosa 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Rosa Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Surfing Deer (2743 E County Highway 30a) and Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar (2236 E County Highway 30A) are great picks.
When flying to Santa Rosa Beach, you’ll arrive at Destin (DSI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Santa Rosa Beach departs from Austin and takes around 1h 20m.
Another option to get to Santa Rosa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Pensacola, which is about 59 miles from Santa Rosa Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Pensacola.
Average rates range from around $410 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $558 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Santa Rosa Beach costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Santa Rosa Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Santa Rosa Beach, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.