Fort Myers travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Myers
With a population of 62,298, Fort Myers is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Fort Myers
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Fort Myers. These include popular favourites such as The Veranda-Ft Myers (2122 2nd St), The Silver King Ocean Brasserie (2200 Edwards Dr) and Oxbow Bar & Grill (2200 Edwards Dr). If you’re looking for affordable options, Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House - Fort Meyers (14040 McGregor Blvd) and Blue Pointe Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill - Ft. Myers (13499 SE Cleveland Avenue Suite 141) are great picks. For delicious green meals, King's Kitchen and Bar (2150 W 1st St) and Shadow Wood Preserve (6900 Shadow Creek Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fort Myers.
When to visit Fort Myers
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Myers in August, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 257 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Myers, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.
How to Get to Fort Myers
Plane
When flying to Fort Myers, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Fort Myers from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 13h 07m.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Myers is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 134 miles from Fort Myers. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Fort Myers using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Fort Myers takes 125 miles and will cost you around €43. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Fort Myers Travel Plaza - 6050 Plaza Dr, located 5 miles from the city centre of Fort Myers. Fort Myers Fgcu Cohen Center is also a commonly used station, and is 14 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Fort Myers
Where to stay in Fort Myers
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn - Ft Myers and Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Blvd.. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Fort Myers, with prices from €61 to €636 per night. Altamont Manor is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Fort Myers are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Myers
Most booked hotels in Fort Myers
Hiring a car in Fort Myers
Alamo, Sixt and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Fort Myers is the Fox branch at 10431 Radar Court, which is 11 miles from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Myers.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Fort Myers (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Fort Myers, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.