Fort Pierce travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Pierce
With a population of 41,590, Fort Pierce 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 Pierce has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fort Pierce
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cobb's Landing (200 N Indian River Dr) and The Fort Steakhouse (100 S 2nd St) are great picks.
When to visit Fort Pierce
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Pierce in June, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 66.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 10.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Pierce, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Fort Pierce
Plane
Although Fort Pierce doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palm Beach Intl Airport (PBI), which is located 55 miles from Fort Pierce. Palm Beach Intl Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, JetBlue, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Pierce is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 99 miles from Fort Pierce. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Fort Pierce’s bus station is located 10 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fort Pierce
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Pierce
Most booked hotels in Fort Pierce
Renting a car in Fort Pierce
Renting a car in Fort Pierce costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Pierce.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fort Pierce (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. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Pierce, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Fort Pierce
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$20/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$22/day