Fort Myers Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Myers Beach
With a population of 6,277, Fort Myers Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Myers Beach has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fort Myers Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bayfront Bistro (4761 Estero Blvd) and Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - Fort Myers, FL (2500 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Fort Myers Beach
How to Get to Fort Myers Beach
Plane
When flying to Fort Myers Beach, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Myers Beach include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Myers Beach departs from Atlantic City and takes around 2h 37m.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Myers Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 miles from Fort Myers Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Fort Myers Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Fort Myers Beach takes 70 miles and will cost you around $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Fort Myers Beach
Where to stay in Fort Myers Beach
Average rates range from around $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Myers Beach
Most booked hotels in Fort Myers Beach
Renting a car in Fort Myers Beach
Renting a car in Fort Myers Beach costs $100 per day, on average, or $300 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 56% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fort Myers Beach (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 Fort Myers Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.