Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gulfport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gulfport

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gulfport has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Gulfport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Siren Social Club (1409 24th Ave) and Patio 44-Gulfport (1244 24th Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Gulfport

Gulfport in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gulfport in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Gulfport

Plane

When flying to Gulfport, you’ll arrive at Gulfport Biloxi Regional (GPT), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gulfport include American Airlines, Delta and Iberia. The shortest domestic flight to Gulfport departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Gulfport is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 105 km from Gulfport. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Gulfport, you’ll arrive at Gulfport Biloxi Regional (GPT), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gulfport include American Airlines, Delta and Iberia. The shortest domestic flight to Gulfport departs from Tampa and takes around 1h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Gulfport is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 105 km from Gulfport. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airlines serving Gulfport

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gulfport

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Gulfport Central and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gulfport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gulfport

Most booked hotels in Gulfport

The Inn at Long Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 696 reviews)
$98+
Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 424 reviews)
$101+
Kelinci Spa Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 29 reviews)
$131+
Holiday Inn Gulfport-Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 870 reviews)
$76+
Centennial Plaza Resort Gulfport
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 463 reviews)
$129+
Best Western Seaway Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2566 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Gulfport

Renting a car in Gulfport costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz 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 6 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Gulfport.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Gulfport is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia K5 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gulfport costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz 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 6 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Gulfport.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Gulfport is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia K5 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.