Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fort-de-France travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort-de-France

With 89,995 inhabitants, Fort-de-France is the most populous city in Martinique. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort-de-France has to offer.

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When to visit Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France in September
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort-de-France in September
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort-de-France

Plane

When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Les Trois-Îlets, which is about 5 miles from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of Sixt and JUMBO CAR , among others, in Les Trois-Îlets.

Plane

When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Les Trois-Îlets, which is about 5 miles from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of Sixt and JUMBO CAR , among others, in Les Trois-Îlets.

Airports near Fort-de-France

Airlines serving Fort-de-France

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,122 reviews)
Condor
Good (385 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (469 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,030 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (43 reviews)
Corsair
Good (23 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (193 reviews)
Sky High
Okay (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort-de-France

Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $937 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort-de-France

Most booked hotels in Fort-de-France

Le Panoramic
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1246 reviews)
$125+
La Suite Villa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 575 reviews)
$233+
Hotel La Pagerie
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1427 reviews)
$161+
Hôtel Bambou & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2466 reviews)
$252+
Simon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1216 reviews)
$224+
Karibea La Valmenière Hôtel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1487 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Fort-de-France

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $41 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.

Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort-de-France, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $41 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.

Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort-de-France, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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