Tarpon Springs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tarpon Springs
With a population of 23,484, Tarpon Springs is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tarpon Springs has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Tarpon Springs
Where to Eat in Tarpon Springs
If you’re looking for affordable options, Shaka (900 N Pinellas Ave) and Captn Jack's Bar and Grill (21 Oscar Hill Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Tarpon Springs
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tarpon Springs in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 8.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Tarpon Springs, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Tarpon Springs
Plane
Although Tarpon Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 29 km from Tarpon Springs. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tarpon Springs departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tarpon Springs. The train journey from Tarpon Springs to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 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 Tarpon Springs is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 88 miles from Tarpon Springs. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tarpon Springs, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Tarpon Springs takes 60 miles and will cost you around $58. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Tarpon Springs
Where to stay in Tarpon Springs
Average rates range from around $253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites Tarpon Springs South and Hampton Inn & Suites Tarpon Springs.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tarpon Springs
Most booked hotels in Tarpon Springs
Renting a car in Tarpon Springs
Renting a car in Tarpon Springs costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Tarpon Springs.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tarpon Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Tarpon Springs is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.