With a population of 22,612, Estero is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Estero has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, T42 (7991 Plaza Del Lago Dr) and KC American Bistro- Estero (19810 Village Center Dr Suite 145A) are great picks.
When flying to Estero, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Atlantic City and takes around 2h 37m.
Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 147 miles from Estero. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 145 miles.
Renting a car in Estero costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Estero (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 Estero is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.