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 KC American Bistro- Estero (19810 Village Center Dr Suite 145A) are great picks.

When to visit Estero

Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 147 miles from Estero. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $40. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Estero, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 147 miles from Estero. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $40. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Estero

Lufthansa
Good (4,685 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Air France
Good (987 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,413 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,027 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (841 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,782 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (741 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Estero

Most booked hotels in Estero

Trianon Bonita Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 755 reviews)
$88+
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 190 reviews)
$287+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 131 reviews)
$128+
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/Fgcu
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 208 reviews)
$126+
Hyatt Residence Club Bonita Springs, Coconut Plantation
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 87 reviews)
$265+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 444 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Estero

Renting a car in Estero costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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 (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Estero costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. 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 (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Estero

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