With a population of 1,400, Philipsburg is a must-see destination in , St. Maarten. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Philipsburg has to offer.
When flying to Philipsburg, you’ll arrive at Simpson Bay Princess Juliana (SXM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Philipsburg include JetBlue, Delta and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Philipsburg from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.
Another option to get to Philipsburg is to pick up a car rental from Simpson Bay, which is about 5 miles from Philipsburg. You’ll find branches of FlexWays and Hertz, among others, in Simpson Bay.
Renting a car in Philipsburg costs $33 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Philipsburg.
Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Philipsburg, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.