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 66 km 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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Marco Island, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Marco Island to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marco Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 291 km from Marco Island. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marco Island, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Marco Island takes 48 km and will cost you around $38. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Marco Island
Where to stay in Marco Island
Average rates range from around $358 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 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 $172 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, 45% 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 (Nissan Pathfinder 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, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.