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.
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. For delicious green meals, Hudson's on the River (351 SW Flagler Ave) and Spritz City Bistro (61 SW Osceola St.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stuart.
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 France, Aerolineas Argentinas and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stuart departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 42m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stuart, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stuart to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 40m trip.
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 Hertz and NU Car, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stuart, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Stuart takes 30 miles and will cost you around $40. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 165 miles.
Renting a car in Stuart costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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, 30% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.61 and $58.14. 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 Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.