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 March
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort-de-France in March
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h.

Car

Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Les Trois-Îlets, which is about 9 km from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of JUMBO CAR and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h.

Car

Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Les Trois-Îlets, which is about 9 km from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of JUMBO CAR and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Les Trois-Îlets.

Airports near Fort-de-France

Airlines serving Fort-de-France

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,195 reviews)
Condor
Good (405 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (531 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,552 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (47 reviews)
Corsair
Good (27 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Sky High
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort-de-France

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,000 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, 1370 reviews)
$130+
Hotel La Pagerie
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1504 reviews)
$179+
La Suite Villa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 605 reviews)
$262+
Hotel Bambou
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3340 reviews)
$142+
Simon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1266 reviews)
$208+
Centre International de Sejour
3 stars
Excellent (8, 930 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Fort-de-France

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $45 per day, on average, or $223 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.

Economy (Suzuki Ignis or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort-de-France, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs $45 per day, on average, or $223 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.

Economy (Suzuki Ignis or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort-de-France, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.