With 89,995 inhabitants, Fort-de-France is the most populous city in Martinique. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort-de-France has to offer.
When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 30m.
Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Le Lamentin, which is about 4 miles from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of Sixt and JUMBO CAR , among others, in Le Lamentin.
Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $28 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.
The most frequently booked car type in Fort-de-France is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.