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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape Coral.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, 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 $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 125 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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape Coral.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, 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 $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Cape Coral

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cape Coral

Average rates range from around $258 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 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

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
4 stars
Excellent (9, 139 reviews)
$259+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cape Coral/North Fort Myers
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 373 reviews)
$131+
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 640 reviews)
$131+
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 840 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn & Suites – Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 298 reviews)
$122+
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 782 reviews)
$225+

Renting a car in Cape Coral

Renting a car in Cape Coral costs $43 per day, on average, or $170 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 Budget branch at 714 Sw Pine Island Rd, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cape Coral.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cape Coral is Full-size (Nissan Altima 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, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cape Coral costs $43 per day, on average, or $170 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 Budget branch at 714 Sw Pine Island Rd, which is 6 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cape Coral.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cape Coral is Full-size (Nissan Altima 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, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.