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.
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.
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.
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.
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.