Fort Pierce travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Pierce

With a population of 41 590, Fort Pierce 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 Pierce has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fort Pierce

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cobb's Landing (200 N Indian River Dr) and The Fort Steakhouse (100 S 2nd St) are great picks.

When to visit Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce in October
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Pierce in October
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Pierce in June, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 10.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Pierce, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Fort Pierce

Plane

Although Fort Pierce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 88 km from Fort Pierce. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, JetBlue, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Pierce is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 159 km from Fort Pierce. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Fort Pierce’s bus station is located 17 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Fort Pierce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 88 km from Fort Pierce. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, JetBlue, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Pierce is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 159 km from Fort Pierce. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Fort Pierce’s bus station is located 17 km from the city center.

Airports near Fort Pierce

Airlines serving Fort Pierce

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Pierce

Most booked hotels in Fort Pierce

Hampton Inn & Suites Port St. Lucie, West
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 697 reviews)
$96+
Hilton Garden Inn at PGA Village/Port St. Lucie
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 441 reviews)
$80+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Port St. Lucie-Tradition
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 292 reviews)
$111+
Hutchinson Island Plaza Hotel and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 754 reviews)
$126+
Sandpiper Bay, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Good (6.9, 86 reviews)
$275+
Holiday Inn Port St. Lucie
3 stars
Good (6.8, 580 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Fort Pierce

Renting a car in Fort Pierce costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Pierce.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fort Pierce (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. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Pierce, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fort Pierce costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Pierce.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fort Pierce (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. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Pierce, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.