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GulfportGulfport, Mississippi

Give Gulfport 1–2 nights as a beach-and-seafood base on the Mississippi coast; add Biloxi or Ocean Springs for a second night.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season), late Aug–Sep peak storm risk
Airports
GPT · MSY · MOB
Nights
1–2
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

Gulfport is Mississippi's second-largest city and the working port of the Gulf Coast, sitting on a 42 km stretch of white-sand beach along US-90 between New Orleans and Mobile. It is a low-key, drive-in destination: the beach, the aquarium, the seafood docks and the casinos do the work, and Biloxi is 20 minutes east. Most travellers pass through on an I-10 road trip or use it as a cheaper, quieter base than Biloxi.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Gulfport, 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
  • BeerDraught beer at a bar$5–8
  • Taxi, about 5 km5 km taxi or rideshareSurge pricing on weekend nights.$12–20
  • Metro or bus rideCTA bus fare$1.50–2
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum admission$10–30
  • Budget bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedBudget motel or chain double, a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300

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.

Gulf Coast beaches on US-90Mississippi AquariumFresh Gulf shrimp and snapperShip Island ferryIsland View Casino
Airports
GPT Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (On the coast between New Orleans and Mobile; about 10 min by car to the beach strip. Served by American Eagle, Delta and United.) · MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong (About 1 h 30 min by car west on I-10; the usual gateway for cheaper flights.) · MOB Mobile Regional (About 1 h 15 min east on I-10.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gulfport: 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

16°C

6°C

9 rd

Feb

18°C

8°C

8 rd

Mar

21°C

11°C

8 rd

Apr

25°C

15°C

7 rd

May

29°C

19°C

7 rd

Jun

31°C

23°C

11 rd

Jul

32°C

24°C

14 rd

Aug

32°C

24°C

13 rd

Sep

30°C

21°C

9 rd

Oct

26°C

15°C

6 rd

Nov

21°C

10°C

7 rd

Dec

17°C

7°C

9 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: the city is spread over 20 km of coast and the beach strip, port, aquarium and airport are not walkable from each other. Rent at GPT (Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty). Coast Transit Authority (CTA) runs buses through Gulfport and along the coast to Biloxi and Ocean Springs — useful but slow and infrequent; check the current timetable. Taxis and ride-hailing exist but wait times can be long outside the beach strip.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Biloxigo

Door to door: About 30 min

US-90 east by car, about 20 min; or CTA bus along the coast

Casinos, seafood and the lighthouse; easy half-day or evening.

Ocean Springs

go

Door to door: About 40 min

I-10 east then US-90, about 30 min by car

Walkable downtown with galleries and restaurants; best on a cool morning.

D'Iberville

caution

Door to door: About 35 min

I-10 east to Exit 46, about 25 min by car

Mostly shopping and casinos; skip unless you need the outlets.

Hattiesburg

skip

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

US-49 north, about 1 h 30 min by car

Too far for a comfortable return day from the coast.

New Orleansovernight

Door to door: About 1 h 45 min

I-10 west, about 1 h 30 min by car

Do it as a one-way leg, not a day return.

Ship Island

go

Door to door: Half to full day

Ferry from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor, about 1 h each way

Seasonal sailings and weather-dependent: book ahead and check the schedule.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Beach Boulevard (US-90) strip

Beachfront hotels and motels facing the Gulf; walk to the sand and the aquarium. Best for a short stay without a car.

Airport and US-49 corridor

Chain hotels near GPT and the Crossroads Center mall; cheapest beds, but you need a car for everything.

Downtown Gulfport

Small historic core near the harbor and the Ship Island ferry dock; a few restaurants and bars, quiet at night.

West Beach toward Long Beach

Quieter stretch with larger resorts and the Island View Casino; good for families with cars.

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
$130–200 excl. bed
High
$250+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Beachfront hotel room1 × 2 nights × US$180US$360
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$160US$640
Rental car, one day, midsize1 × US$60US$60
Mississippi Aquarium admission2 × US$30US$60
Ship Island ferry, round trip2 × US$40US$80
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$123
Trip total≈ US$338 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,353

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Prices before Mississippi sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Fried shrimp or catfish plate$15–25
Po-boy or burger$10–16
Draught beer at a bar$5–8
5 km taxi or rideshareSurge pricing on weekend nights.$12–20
CTA bus fare$1.50–2
Museum admission$10–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Gulfport is a normal US Gulf Coast city: the beach strip and casino areas are busy and well lit, while some inland blocks have higher property crime. Lock the car, keep valuables out of sight, and treat summer storms and rip currents as the real risks.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking late Aug–Sep: check forecasts and know your evacuation route before you book a summer trip.
  • Summer heat and humidity are severe; the beach has little shade — go early or late.
  • The beach is fine for swimming but the water is often murky from the Mississippi Sound; check local advisories after heavy rain.
  • Casino floors and some bars are 21+; bring photo ID.
  • Prices are shown before Mississippi sales tax (7% in Gulfport).

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Gulfport Police (non-emergency)228-868-5959
  • Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Gulfport; consulates are in New Orleans (about 1 h 30 min west) and Atlanta. Check your country's nearest consulate before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • GPT airport → Beach Blvd hotels, taxi: $20–30, about 10–15 min
  • Gulfport → Biloxi, rideshare: $18–28, about 20 min
  • Gulfport → New Orleans, I-10 by car: about 1 h 30 min, 110 km

Say or show

  • Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
  • Is the water safe to swim today? — Is the water safe to swim today?
  • The check, please — The check, please
  • Is tax included? — Is tax included?
  • Do you take card? — Do you take card?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?

US tipping applies: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

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

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for GPT: last flight arrivals, taxi and rental-desk hours, overnight rung.
  2. Beach-strip walking cluster with rescue anchors: aquarium, harbor, downtown, Crossroads Center.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Mississippi Aquarium, TrainTastic, Aviation Heritage Museum, IMMS) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Hurricane-season fixture so the summer page can show a storm-watch banner.

Meanwhile

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