Matlacha travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matlacha

With a population of 677, Matlacha is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Matlacha deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Matlacha

Matlacha in October
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matlacha in October
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matlacha

Plane

Although Matlacha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 33 km from Matlacha. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Matlacha departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Matlacha is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 223 km from Matlacha. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matlacha, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Matlacha takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Matlacha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 33 km from Matlacha. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Matlacha departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Matlacha is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 223 km from Matlacha. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Matlacha, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Matlacha takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Matlacha

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matlacha

Most booked hotels in Matlacha

Angler's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 153 reviews)
$169+
Serenity Bay Cottages
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Matlacha

Renting a car in Matlacha costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Matlacha (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.

Renting a car in Matlacha costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Matlacha (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.