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 12,029, Gulfport is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gulfport has to offer.

Where to Eat in Gulfport

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Artisan (2832 Beach Blvd S) and Stella's (2914 Beach Blvd S) are great picks.

When to visit Gulfport

Gulfport in August
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gulfport in August
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gulfport

Plane

When flying to Gulfport, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gulfport departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gulfport. The train journey from Gulfport to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gulfport is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 97 miles from Gulfport. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gulfport, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Gulfport takes 260 miles and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gulfport, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gulfport departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gulfport. The train journey from Gulfport to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gulfport is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 97 miles from Gulfport. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gulfport, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Gulfport takes 260 miles and will cost you around $56. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Gulfport

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Airlines serving Gulfport

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gulfport

Average rates range from around $241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gulfport

Most booked hotels in Gulfport

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Peninsula Bed & Cocktails
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 386 reviews)
$136+
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Sea Breeze Manor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 229 reviews)
$206+
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The Don Cesar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1406 reviews)
$454+
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Bilmar Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1516 reviews)
$253+
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RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
4 stars
Excellent (8, 654 reviews)
$266+
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Dolphin Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2858 reviews)
$265+
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Renting a car in Gulfport

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gulfport, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gulfport, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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