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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
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort-de-France in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 8h 01m.

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 Budget 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 8h 01m.

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 Budget and JUMBO CAR , among others, in Les Trois-Îlets.

Airports near Fort-de-France

FDFFort-de-France Lamentin

Airlines serving Fort-de-France

KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
Condor
Good (551 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,904 reviews)
Corsair
Good (27 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (49 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Sunrise Airways
Excellent (1 reviews)
Sky High
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort-de-France

Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $52 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in Fort-de-France

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Le Panoramic
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1436 reviews)
$141+
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La Suite Villa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 622 reviews)
$210+
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Hotel La Pagerie
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1523 reviews)
$165+
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Hotel Bambou
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3788 reviews)
$152+
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B&B HOME Fort-de-France Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 404 reviews)
$139+
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Karibea Valmenière Hôtel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1655 reviews)
$145+
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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 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 43% 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 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 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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