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. For delicious green meals, Hudson's on the River (351 SW Flagler Ave) and Spritz City Bistro (61 SW Osceola St.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stuart.

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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Stuart to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 26m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Stuart takes 48 km and will cost you around $38. 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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Stuart to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 26m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Stuart takes 48 km and will cost you around $38. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Stuart

Airlines serving Stuart

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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, 948 reviews)
$114+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stuart
3 stars
Excellent (9, 337 reviews)
$113+
Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 391 reviews)
$271+
The Lucie
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 457 reviews)
$200+
Vistana Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 113 reviews)
$249+
Best Western Downtown Stuart
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 819 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Stuart

Renting a car in Stuart costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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, 38% 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.

Renting a car in Stuart costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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, 38% 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.