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"BMW rental St. Petersburg" is the most-searched brand-and-city phrase we see for St. Pete, and the question behind it is almost always this one: M3 or M4 for the week? Same engine, same price. The answer is the doors, and the trip decides.
Same engine, same price
The M3 Competition and the M4 Competition share the 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six at 503 hp, the eight-speed automatic, the chassis and the brakes. Both are $349 a day in St. Pete, delivered. On the Skyway or the Bayway you will not feel a difference. The M3 is the four-door with a real trunk and a usable back seat; the M4 is the two-door coupé with the wider hips and more presence on Beach Drive.
Who books which
The M3 goes to the business week: meetings downtown or at the hospital district, a colleague in the back, a suitcase in the trunk, and a valet that does not blink. It is also the family car for a couple with one child. The M4 goes to the couple's week and the solo trip: Friday on Beach Drive, Saturday on Gulf Boulevard with the windows down, and the one car in the lot people turn to look at. If there is more luggage than that, the X5 M60i at $449; if it is an anniversary, the M850i Gran Coupé at $349.
The week, priced
| Vehicle | Per day | 3+ days (per day) | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW M850i Grand Coupe | $349 | ~$297 | ~$1,710 |
| 2024 BMW X5 M60i | $449 | ~$382 | ~$2,200 |
| 2025 BMW M4 Competition | $499 | ~$424 | ~$2,445 |
| 2024 BMW X1 M35i | $349 | ~$297 | ~$1,710 |
A full week is close to 30% below seven daily rates, so either M car for a week lands near $1,710, delivered to the hotel or the house with insurance and the mileage allowance included.
Where the M cars go in Pinellas
The Pinellas Bayway to Fort De Soto, which has the best empty stretch in the county early on a weekday. The Skyway, both directions, for the view. Gulf Boulevard from Pass-a-Grille to Clearwater for the slow hour. And I-275 over the Howard Frankland to Tampa for the day, where the M3's back seat earns its keep. All of it fits in the daily allowance.
Requirements
You must be 21 or older with a valid driver's licence, proof of full-coverage insurance that extends to a vehicle of this value, and a major credit card in your own name. International licences are accepted with a passport. A refundable security hold is placed on the card at handover and released after the car is returned and inspected; the figure depends on the car and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is the M3 or the M4 faster?
Neither in any way you will feel in Pinellas. Same 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six, 503 hp, same transmission and chassis. The M4 is marginally lighter; the M3 has the rear doors.
What does a week cost?
Both are $499 a day; a full week works out near $2,445 with delivery, insurance and the mileage allowance included.
Which is better for a business trip?
The M3. Four doors, a real trunk and a back seat for a colleague, and nothing at the valet that starts a conversation. The M4 for a couple or a solo week.
Do you deliver both to PIE and TPA?
Yes, curbside with the flight tracked, at no extra charge. The M cars are the most common airport delivery we do in St. Pete.
Call or text 813-921-6973 with your dates and the delivery address; we reply the same day with availability and a written quote. More on the exotic car rental in St. Petersburg page and the Tampa Bay fleet.
