Stuart travel guide

Stuart Tourism | Stuart Guide

You're Going to Love Stuart

With a population of 15.593, Stuart 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 Stuart has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stuart

If you’re looking for affordable options, South Fork Kitchen & Bar (900 SE Indian St) and LouRonzo's (301 S Colorado Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Stuart

Stuart in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stuart in August
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stuart

Plane

Although Stuart doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 59 km from Stuart. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Stuart to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stuart is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 186 km from Stuart. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Stuart takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Stuart doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 59 km from Stuart. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Stuart to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stuart is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 186 km from Stuart. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Stuart takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Stuart

Airlines serving Stuart

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stuart

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Stuart-North and Days Inn by Wyndham Stuart.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stuart

Most booked hotels in Stuart

Comfort Suites Stuart-Hutchinson Island
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 954 reviews)
$117+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stuart
3 stars
Excellent (9, 335 reviews)
$113+
Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 400 reviews)
$276+
The Lucie
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 455 reviews)
$192+
Vistana Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 112 reviews)
$250+
Best Western Downtown Stuart
3 stars
Excellent (8, 821 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Stuart

Renting a car in Stuart costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Stuart is the Hertz branch at 1616 Se Federal Hwy S, which is 2 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stuart (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 Stuart is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stuart costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Stuart is the Hertz branch at 1616 Se Federal Hwy S, which is 2 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stuart (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 Stuart is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.