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.

Most popular restaurants in Stuart

American
Wonderful (223 reviews)
American
Wonderful (223 reviews)

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 37 miles from Stuart. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 07m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Stuart to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stuart is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 115 miles from Stuart. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, 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 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Stuart doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 37 miles from Stuart. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 07m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Stuart to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stuart is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 115 miles from Stuart. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, 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 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Stuart

Airlines serving Stuart

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 978 reviews)
$131+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stuart
3 stars
Excellent (9, 329 reviews)
$121+
Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 400 reviews)
$310+
Vistana Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 113 reviews)
$250+
The Lucie
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 453 reviews)
$220+
Best Western Downtown Stuart
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 829 reviews)
$120+

Renting a car in Stuart

Renting a car in Stuart costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 1 mile from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Stuart is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stuart costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 1 mile from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Stuart is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Tucson or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.