Fort Myers Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Myers Beach
With a population of 6,277, Fort Myers Beach 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 Myers Beach has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Fort Myers Beach
Where to Eat in Fort Myers Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bayfront Bistro (4761 Estero Blvd) and Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - Fort Myers, FL (2500 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Fort Myers Beach
How to Get to Fort Myers Beach
Plane
When flying to Fort Myers Beach, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Myers Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Myers Beach departs from Boston and takes around 3h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Myers Beach. The train journey from Fort Myers Beach to Cary takes 20h 40m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $220 for a 23h 03m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Myers Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 miles from Fort Myers Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and NU Car, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Myers Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Fort Myers Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $61. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Fort Myers Beach
Where to stay in Fort Myers Beach
Average rates range from around $286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Myers Beach
Most booked hotels in Fort Myers Beach
Renting a car in Fort Myers Beach
Renting a car in Fort Myers Beach costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Myers Beach.
Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Fort Myers Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33.