Cape Coral travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cape Coral

With a population of 154 305, Cape Coral 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cape Coral has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cape Coral

If you’re looking for affordable options, Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails (3522 Del Prado Blvd S) and La Corte (1520 Lafayette Street) are great picks.

When to visit Cape Coral

Cape Coral in August
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape Coral in August
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cape Coral in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 9.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Cape Coral, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Cape Coral

Plane

When flying to Cape Coral, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cape Coral include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Coral departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Coral is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 141 miles from Cape Coral. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cape Coral using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Cape Coral takes 125 miles and will cost you around $46. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cape Coral, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cape Coral include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Coral departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Coral is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 141 miles from Cape Coral. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cape Coral using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Cape Coral takes 125 miles and will cost you around $46. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airlines serving Cape Coral

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cape Coral

Average rates range from around $257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area and Hampton Inn & Suites – Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cape Coral

Most booked hotels in Cape Coral

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cape Coral/North Fort Myers
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 368 reviews)
$130+
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 141 reviews)
$270+
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 645 reviews)
$143+
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 855 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Inn & Suites – Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 297 reviews)
$136+
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 809 reviews)
$247+

Renting a car in Cape Coral

Renting a car in Cape Coral costs $48 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cape Coral is the Hertz branch at 902 S Del Prado Blvd, which is 5 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cape Coral (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 Cape Coral is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cape Coral costs $48 per day, on average, or $193 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cape Coral is the Hertz branch at 902 S Del Prado Blvd, which is 5 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cape Coral (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 Cape Coral is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.