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

Stuart travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Stuart

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spritz City Bistro (61 SW Osceola St.) and South Fork Kitchen & Bar (900 SE Indian St) are great picks.

When to visit Stuart

Stuart in July
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stuart in July
Estimated hotel price
$138
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, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stuart to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $29 for a 8h 25m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus.

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, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Wilmington and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stuart to Orlando takes 7h 48m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $29 for a 8h 25m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including Jet Set Express, Bus and Tornado Bus.

Airports near Stuart

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Stuart

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stuart

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Stuart and Days Inn by Wyndham Stuart. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stuart, with prices from $86 to $431 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stuart are about 217% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Stuart by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Stuart

Most booked hotels in Stuart

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Comfort Suites Stuart-Hutchinson Island
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 634 reviews)
$142+
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Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 676 reviews)
$291+
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The Lucie
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 308 reviews)
$196+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Stuart-North
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 465 reviews)
$117+
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Turtle Reef Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 127 reviews)
$177+
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Riverwatch Apartments By Lowkl
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 275 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Stuart

Renting a car in Stuart costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 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, 40% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Stuart is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stuart costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 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, 40% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Stuart is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Stuart

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$23/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

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