Marco Island 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 Marco Island has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Da Vinci Ristorante (599 South Collier Blvd) and Oyster Society (599 S Collier Blvd) are great picks.
Although Marco Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 66 km from Marco Island. Miami Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Marco Island departs from Houston and takes around 2h 22m.
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Marco Island, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Marco Island to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 08m trip.
Another option to get to Marco Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 181 miles from Marco Island. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marco Island, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Marco Island takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.
Average rates range from around $375 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $300 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Marco Island costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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, 31% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marco Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Marco Island, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$37/day
Minivan
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$46/day