Tarpon Springs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tarpon Springs
With a population of 23,484, Tarpon Springs is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tarpon Springs has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Tarpon Springs
When to visit Tarpon Springs
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tarpon Springs in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 8.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Tarpon Springs, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Tarpon Springs
Plane
Although Tarpon Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 29 km from Tarpon Springs. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tarpon Springs departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tarpon Springs. The train journey from Tarpon Springs to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tarpon Springs is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 88 miles from Tarpon Springs. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Tarpon Springs using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Tarpon Springs takes 169 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Tarpon Springs
Where to stay in Tarpon Springs
Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $165 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites Tarpon Springs South and Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tarpon Springs
Most booked hotels in Tarpon Springs
Renting a car in Tarpon Springs
Renting a car in Tarpon Springs costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Tarpon Springs.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Tarpon Springs (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 Tarpon Springs is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.