With a population of 6,277, Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach has to offer.
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When flying to Fort Myers Beach, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Myers Beach include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Myers Beach departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Myers Beach.
Another option to get to Fort Myers Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 miles from Fort Myers Beach. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
You can travel by bus to Fort Myers Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Fort Myers Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 125 miles.
Average rates range from around $323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $319 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Fort Myers Beach costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 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, 10% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Myers Beach (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. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Myers Beach, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.