Punta Gorda travel guide
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You're Going to Love Punta Gorda
With a population of 16,641, Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda has to offer.
Where to Eat in Punta Gorda
If you’re looking for affordable options, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante (321 W Retta Esplanade) and La Fiorentina LLC (10361 Tamiami Trail) are great picks.
When to visit Punta Gorda
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Punta Gorda 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 September, when precipitation is around 8.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Punta Gorda, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Punta Gorda
Plane
When flying to Punta Gorda, you’ll arrive at Punta Gorda (PGD), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Punta Gorda departs from Providence and takes around 3h 04m.
Car
Another option to get to Punta Gorda is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 190 km from Punta Gorda. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Airlines serving Punta Gorda
Where to stay in Punta Gorda
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda and Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda Port Charlotte. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Punta Gorda, with prices from $85 to $286 per night. Solana is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Punta Gorda are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Punta Gorda
Most booked hotels in Punta Gorda
Renting a car in Punta Gorda
Renting a car in Punta Gorda costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Punta Gorda is the Hertz branch at 28000 A-1 Airport Road, which is 5 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Punta Gorda.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Punta Gorda (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 Punta Gorda is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Punta Gorda
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$35/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$38/day