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 South Fork Grille (23161 Village Shops Way) are great picks.

When to visit Estero

Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 237 km from Estero. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Estero takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Estero, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 237 km from Estero. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Estero using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Estero takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Estero

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,612 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Estero

Most booked hotels in Estero

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 189 reviews)
$351+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 136 reviews)
$151+
Trianon Bonita Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 765 reviews)
$107+
Hyatt Residence Club Bonita Springs, Coconut Plantation
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 90 reviews)
$313+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 452 reviews)
$143+
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/Fgcu
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 215 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Estero

Renting a car in Estero costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Estero is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Estero costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Estero is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.