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New Port Richey

Give New Port Richey one full day and one night: a small 1920s river downtown, a state park on the Gulf, and cheap county buses. Skip it as a base without a car.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Nov–Apr
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Aug–Oct (hurricane season peak)
Airports
TPA · PIE
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

New Port Richey (NPR) is a small Gulf-coast city on the Cotee River, about 30 mi north of Tampa. Its draw is a compact historic Main Street, a riverwalk with kayak launches, and Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park. Most travellers pass through in a day or use it as a cheap, quiet base for the Big Bend Coast and Tampa Bay.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about New Port Richey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealDinner main, waterfront restaurant$18–30
  • Beerdraught in a bar$5–8
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Museum or sight ticketWerner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park entrycheck$2 pedestrian or bicycle$4 vehicle
  • Budget bedFamily room or suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$140
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

1920s Main Street and the Hacienda hotelCotee River riverwalk and kayak launchesWerner-Boyce Salt Springs State ParkRobert K. Rees Memorial Park beach
Airports
TPA Tampa International (About 30 mi south; rental car or rideshare, roughly 40–55 min) · PIE St. Pete–Clearwater International (About 25 mi south; smaller airport, mostly domestic and seasonal)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

New Port Richey: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

21°C

9°C

7 rd

Feb

22°C

10°C

7 rd

Mar

25°C

13°C

7 rd

Apr

27°C

16°C

6 rd

May

30°C

19°C

7 rd

Jun

32°C

23°C

14 rd

Jul

32°C

24°C

16 rd

Aug

32°C

24°C

17 rd

Sep

31°C

23°C

13 rd

Oct

28°C

19°C

7 rd

Nov

25°C

14°C

6 rd

Dec

22°C

10°C

7 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: US-19 runs north–south through town, SR-54 east–west to Land O' Lakes and Zephyrhills. Downtown itself is walkable and has wider sidewalks, but US-19 is not safe to cross on foot. Pasco County Public Transportation runs county buses with connections toward Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tarpon Springs

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive south on US-19, about 20 min

Greek sponge docks, food and boat trips; a half day pairs well with NPR.

Crystal River

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive north on US-19, about 1 h

Manatee viewing and spring-fed boat tours; go early in winter.

Homosassa Springs

go

Door to door: About 1 h 20 min

Drive north on US-19, about 1 h 10 min

State park with manatees and a wildlife walk.

Cedar Key

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive north via US-19 and SR-24, about 2 h

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.

Land O' Lakes

caution

Door to door: About 35 min

Drive east on SR-54, about 25 min

Suburban; only worth it for a specific stop.

Brooksville

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Drive north via US-19 and SR-50, about 50 min

Small historic town; combine with a spring or state forest.

Inverness

go

Door to door: About 1 h 20 min

Drive north via US-19 and SR-44, about 1 h 10 min

Withlacoochee State Trail cycling and a small lakefront downtown.

Zephyrhills

caution

Door to door: About 55 min

Drive east via SR-54 and SR-56, about 45 min

Mostly known for skydiving; otherwise a pass-through.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown / Main Street

Walk to the riverwalk, cafés and the historic theatre; the Hacienda and small inns sit here.

US-19 corridor

Chain motels and the Quality Inn; you need a car for everything, but parking is free and easy.

Green Key / west of US-19

Closest to Robert K. Rees Memorial Park beach; quiet, residential, few services.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–190 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150US$300
Rental car, one day (compact)1 × US$55 · checkUS$55
Pasco County bus day pass2 × US$4 · checkUS$8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$53
Trip total≈ US$293 per person per day, bed includedUS$586

2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Lunch main$10–20
Dinner main, waterfront restaurant$18–30
Beer, draught in a bar$5–8
Pasco County bus ride / day passcheck$1.50 / $3.75
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park entrycheck$2 pedestrian or bicycle / $4 vehicle
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

NPR is a quiet small city and most visits are trouble-free. The real risks are US-19 traffic, summer heat and storms, and hurricane season from Jun–Nov: check forecasts and never cross US-19 on foot outside a signal.
  • US-19 is a fast, multi-lane highway with a record of pedestrian and cyclist crashes: cross only at signals.
  • Summer heat and humidity are severe; plan outdoor time before 10:00 and carry water.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct: check forecasts and know your evacuation zone.
  • Gulf View Square Mall is largely empty; don't plan a shopping trip around it.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
New Port Richey Police (non-emergency)
727-841-4550
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • New Port Richey Police (non-emergency)727-841-4550
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in New Port Richey; most countries have consulates in Miami or Atlanta, and embassies in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • TPA → New Port Richey, rideshare: $45–70, about 40–55 min (check)
  • PIE → New Port Richey, rideshare: $40–60, about 35–50 min (check)
  • Pasco County bus, single ride: $1.50; day pass $3.75 (check)

Say or show

  • Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is there a bus to Tampa? — Is there a bus to Tampa?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for New Port Richey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), Aug–Oct (hurricane season peak) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TPA and PIE: last rental-car desk hours, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Main Street and the riverwalk, Sims Park, Green Key beach.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Werner-Boyce, West Pasco Historical Society, Richey Suncoast Theatre) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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