Marathon travel guide
Marathon Tourism | Marathon Guide
You're Going to Love Marathon
With a population of 8,297, Marathon 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 Marathon has to offer.
Where to Eat in Marathon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House (3660 Overseas Hwy) and Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar (1406 Oceanview Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Marathon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marathon in August, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Marathon, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Marathon
Plane
Although Marathon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Key West (EYW), which is located 46 miles from Marathon. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marathon departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Marathon, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Marathon to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Marathon is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 90 miles from Marathon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Fox, among others, in Miami.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marathon, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Marathon takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Marathon
Where to stay in Marathon
Average rates range from around $369 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $882 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marathon
Most booked hotels in Marathon
Renting a car in Marathon
Renting a car in Marathon costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Marathon (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 Marathon is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.