Fort Myers travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Myers
With a population of 62 298, Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Fort Myers
Where to Eat in Fort Myers
Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Fort Myers. These include popular favorites such as The Veranda-Ft Myers (2122 2nd St), The Silver King Ocean Brasserie (2200 Edwards Dr) and Oxbow Bar & Grill (2200 Edwards Dr). If you’re looking for affordable options, Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House - Fort Meyers (14040 McGregor Blvd) and Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill - Ft. Myers (13499 SE Cleveland Avenue Suite 141) are great picks. For delicious green meals, King's Kitchen and Bar (2150 W 1st St) and Shadow Wood Preserve (6900 Shadow Creek Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fort Myers.
Most popular restaurants in Fort Myers
When to visit Fort Myers
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Myers in August, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 10.1″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Myers, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Fort Myers
Plane
When flying to Fort Myers, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Myers include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Myers departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Myers is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 216 km from Fort Myers. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Myers, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Fort Myers takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Fort Myers Travel Plaza - 6050 Plaza Dr, located 7 km from downtown Fort Myers. Fort Myers Fgcu Cohen Center is also a commonly used station, and is 22 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Fort Myers
Where to stay in Fort Myers
There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fort Myers, with prices from $63 to $685 per night. Altamont Manor is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fort Myers are about 47% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Myers
Most booked hotels in Fort Myers
Renting a car in Fort Myers
Renting a car in Fort Myers costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Sixt and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fort Myers is the Fox branch at 10431 Radar Court, which is 17 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fort Myers (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 Fort Myers is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fort Myers
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$16/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$16/day