Marco Island travel guide
Marco Island Tourism | Marco Island Guide
You're Going to Love Marco Island
Marco Island 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 Marco Island has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Marco Island
Where to Eat in Marco Island
If you’re looking for affordable options, Da Vinci Ristorante (599 South Collier Blvd) and Oyster Society (599 S Collier Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Marco Island
How to Get to Marco Island
Plane
Although Marco Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 41 miles from Marco Island. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marco Island departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 42m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Marco Island, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Marco Island to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marco Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 181 miles from Marco Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marco Island, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Marco Island takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Marco Island
Where to stay in Marco Island
Average rates range from around $359 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marco Island
Most booked hotels in Marco Island
Renting a car in Marco Island
Renting a car in Marco Island costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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, 44% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marco Island (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 Marco Island is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.