Islamorada travel guide
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You're Going to Love Islamorada
With a population of 7,131, Islamorada is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Islamorada deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Islamorada
If you’re looking for affordable options, Marker 88 Restaurant (88000 Overseas Highway) and Pierre's Restaurant & Lounge (81600 Overseas Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit Islamorada
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Islamorada in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.6″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Islamorada, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Islamorada
Plane
Although Islamorada doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 64 miles from Islamorada. Key West is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Islamorada departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 04m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Islamorada, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Islamorada 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 $25 for a 2h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Islamorada is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 65 miles from Islamorada. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and HDC Rent A Car, among others, in Miami.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islamorada, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Islamorada 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 Islamorada
Where to stay in Islamorada
Average rates range from around $455 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $605 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Jolla Resort and Sands of Islamorada.
Where to stay in popular areas of Islamorada
Most booked hotels in Islamorada
Renting a car in Islamorada
Renting a car in Islamorada costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Islamorada (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islamorada, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.