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If you’re in need of some sunshine, Fort Myers in south-west Florida basks in it all year round. This city, on the southern banks of the Caloosahatchee River, isn’t a pre-fab tourist hotspot, but a place with its own fascinating history, vintage buildings and, of course, the soft, sandy beaches you’d expect to find in this part of the world.
Car hire in Fort Myers is a convenient way to get around and we have several pick-up branches located around the city. You can visit the nearby wildlife and state parks, get out to see the rest of Florida, or even head on down to the Keys. You’ll also be close to Sanibel, Naples and other popular coastal areas, while the theme parks of Orlando and Tampa are at your fingertips.
We’ll get you out on the road in the car of your choice so you can see the sights and that sizzling sun.
Pickup locations in Fort Myers
- Fort Myers - South Tamiami Trail HLE
- Ft Myers Southwest Regional Airport
- Fort Myers - Private Sky Aviation (Private Flights Only)
- Fort Myers - Fowler Street HLE
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Driving in and around Fort Myers
- As you’d expect from a State that attracts millions of visitors annually, Florida has an extensive road network that takes in huge freeways and smaller, more picturesque routes. That’s also true of Fort Myers.
- Speed limits will be clearly signposted, and you’ll be driving on the right side of the road, unlike in the UK. Seat belts are mandatory, as are child seats for those under four.
- No additional driving permits are required, just your native country’s driving licence. Much of the USA is built for cars, so accessing the centre of Fort Myers and finding ample parking isn’t difficult.
- From Fort Myers, you can hop on the I-75 – AKA the Alligator Alley – to drive south to Naples, although Highway 41 is a more scenic drive between the two places. The I-75 continues east to Miami, but please be aware that a few small sections are toll roads.
- The same I-75 leaves Fort Myers to the north and is your fastest way to Tampa, Gainesville and then into Georgia and beyond. Again, H41 also snakes north, if you want more scenery and places to stop en route.
- If you plan on combining some time by the beach with the wonderful theme parks of Orlando, you’re only a three hour drive or so away. Head north on the US 17 and, when you reach the I-4, head east. There are some tolls on this route.
- If your heart is set on the Florida Keys, again you’ll be taking the I-75 south and then east to Miami, before joining the US-1 south. If you leave early in the morning, you’ll be kicking back on the beach at Key West by noon.
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A quick guide to Fort Myers
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You may just be here for a week on the beach, dipping your toes in the sea occasionally, or you may want to get out and see what Fort Myers and Florida have to offer. Either way, you’ll find this a laid back and charming area that has something for both culture vultures and sun seekers.
Winter Wonderlands
With sunshine all year round, it’s hardly surprising that many of America’s rich and famous winter here in Fort Myers. Two legends of industry, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, bought two properties adjacent to each other, such was their friendship, and these estates are now open to the public.
Freshwater Florida
If you fancy a more active trip to Fort Myers, there’s lots to get involved with. The Babcock and Webb Wildlife Management Area, to the north, is a nature preserve that is remarkably unspoilt. There’s great places to go mountain biking and bird spotting here.
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