Estero travel guide

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You're Going to Love Estero

With a population of 22,612, Estero is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Estero has to offer.

Where to Eat in Estero

If you’re looking for affordable options, T42 (7991 Plaza Del Lago Dr) and South Fork Grille (23161 Village Shops Way) are great picks.

When to visit Estero

Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Estero

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 237 km from Estero. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Estero takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 237 km from Estero. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Estero takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Estero

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,523 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Estero

Most booked hotels in Estero

Hy Reg Coconut Point Res Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 189 reviews)
$375+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 139 reviews)
$151+
Trianon Bonita Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 773 reviews)
$104+
Hyatt Residence Club Bonita Springs, Coconut Plantation
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 90 reviews)
$302+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 455 reviews)
$145+
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/Fgcu
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 220 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Estero

Renting a car in Estero costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Estero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Estero is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Estero costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Estero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Estero is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.