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.
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When flying to Fort Myers Beach, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Myers Beach include Air Canada, SWISS and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Myers Beach departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Myers Beach.
Another option to get to Fort Myers Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 239 km from Fort Myers Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Myers Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Fort Myers Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 201 km.
Average rates range from around $323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Fort Myers Beach costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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, 7% 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.