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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Punta Gorda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Punta Gorda

With a population of 16,641, Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda has to offer.

Where to Eat in Punta Gorda

If you’re looking for affordable options, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante (321 W Retta Esplanade) and La Fiorentina LLC (10361 Tamiami Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda in July
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Punta Gorda in July
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Punta Gorda in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 64.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 8.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Punta Gorda, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Punta Gorda

Plane

When flying to Punta Gorda, you’ll arrive at Punta Gorda (PGD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Punta Gorda departs from Cincinnati and takes around 2h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Punta Gorda is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 118 miles from Punta Gorda. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Punta Gorda, you’ll arrive at Punta Gorda (PGD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Punta Gorda departs from Cincinnati and takes around 2h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Punta Gorda is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 118 miles from Punta Gorda. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Punta Gorda

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Punta Gorda

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Punta Gorda

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Punta Gorda, with prices from $87 to $286 per night. Charlotte Park is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Punta Gorda are about 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Punta Gorda by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Punta Gorda

Most booked hotels in Punta Gorda

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The Suites at Fishermen's Village
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 447 reviews)
$159+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda
2 stars
Excellent (9, 509 reviews)
$151+
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Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 602 reviews)
$181+
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Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 161 reviews)
$192+
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Wyvern Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 816 reviews)
$142+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8, 847 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Punta Gorda

Renting a car in Punta Gorda costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Punta Gorda is the Hertz branch at 28000 A-1 Airport Road, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Punta Gorda.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Punta Gorda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Punta Gorda is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Punta Gorda costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Punta Gorda is the Hertz branch at 28000 A-1 Airport Road, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Punta Gorda.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Punta Gorda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Punta Gorda is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

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