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When to visit
How to get there
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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape Coral in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 Raleigh and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cape Coral using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Cape Coral takes 35 miles and will cost you around $26. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $61 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 Raleigh and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cape Coral using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Cape Coral takes 35 miles and will cost you around $26. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Cape Coral

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
PGDPunta Gorda

Airlines serving Cape Coral

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cape Coral

Average rates range from around $245 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cape Coral

Most booked hotels in Cape Coral

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cape Coral/North Fort Myers
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 228 reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1161 reviews)
$113+
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The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 363 reviews)
$275+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 933 reviews)
$150+
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Hampton Inn & Suites – Cape Coral/Fort Myers Area, FL
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 653 reviews)
$119+
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Dolphin Key Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1379 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Cape Coral

Renting a car in Cape Coral costs $48 per day, on average, or $190 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cape Coral, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cape Coral costs $48 per day, on average, or $190 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cape Coral, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cape Coral

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$26/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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