With a population of 67,793, Gulfport is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gulfport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gulfport in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gulfport, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.
When flying to Gulfport, you’ll arrive at Gulfport Biloxi Regional (GPT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gulfport include Air France, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Gulfport departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 34m.
Another option to get to Gulfport is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 65 miles from Gulfport. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.
Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $209 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Gulfport costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Gulfport is the Hertz branch at 14035-d Airport Road, which is 4 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gulfport (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gulfport, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day