Fort-de-France travel guide

Fort-de-France Tourism | Fort-de-France Guide

You're Going to Love Fort-de-France

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 to visit Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort-de-France in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort-de-France

Plane

When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 11m.

Plane

When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 11m.

Airports near Fort-de-France

Airlines serving Fort-de-France

KLM
Good (840 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,764 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (270 reviews)
Condor
Good (268 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (22 reviews)
Corsair
Excellent (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort-de-France

Most booked hotels in Fort-de-France

Hotel Panoramic
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1062 reviews)
$124+
Hôtel Bambou & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3521 reviews)
$191+
Hotel La Pagerie
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1066 reviews)
$140+
Simon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 838 reviews)
$183+
Karibea La Valmeniere Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1924 reviews)
$129+
Karibea Squash Hôtel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1245 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in Fort-de-France

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $27 per day, on average, or $107 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 3% 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 Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $27 per day, on average, or $107 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 3% 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 Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.