Marco Island travel guide
Marco Island Tourism | Marco Island Guide
You're Going to Love Marco Island
Marco Island 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 Marco Island has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Marco Island
Where to Eat in Marco Island
When to visit Marco Island
How to Get to Marco Island
Plane
Although Marco Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 66 km from Marco Island. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marco Island departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 07m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Marco Island, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Marco Island to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marco Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 291 km from Marco Island. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marco Island, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Marco Island takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Marco Island
Where to stay in Marco Island
Average rates range from around $366 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marco Island
Most booked hotels in Marco Island
Renting a car in Marco Island
Renting a car in Marco Island costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Marco Island (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 Marco Island is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Marco Island
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$42/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$49/day