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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Naples, Florida
Naples
Give Naples 2–3 nights in winter for the beach, Old Naples and a swamp or Everglades day; in summer, one night or skip for the Gulf coast north.
Naples is a small, wealthy Gulf-coast city in Collier County, about 30 miles south of Fort Myers airport. It is a beach-and-food stop, not a sightseeing city: a 16 km white-sand shore, the walkable Old Naples district, and the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands on the doorstep. A car makes it work; without one you are limited to the centre.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Naples
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, highs near 23–26 °C)Nov–Apr (dry season, highs near 73–79 °F)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (hot, wet, hurricane season); peak winter weeks for prices
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $90–150 excl. bed · Mid $150–280 excl. bed · High $280+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Lunch main | $15–25 |
| Dinner main, mid-range | $25–45 |
| Beer, draught | $7–10 |
| Rideshare, 5 kmRideshare, 3.1 mi | $12–20 |
| Beach parking | $5–10 per day |
| Everglades boat tour | $40–80 per person |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RSW · Southwest Florida International (Fort Myers)
- About 30 miles north; 45–60 min by car via I-75 South. Main gateway.
- APF · Naples Airport
- About 4 km northeast of the centre; private and limited commercial flights.About 2.5 mi northeast of the centre; private and limited commercial flights.
- MKY · Marco Island Executive Airport
- About 15 miles south; private aviation.
Typical fares
- RSW → Naples, rental car or rideshare
- about $60–90, 45–60 min
- CAT local bus, single ride
- about $2, exact change
- Taxi or rideshare, Old Naples → Vanderbilt Beach
- $20–30
Get around
Rent a car: sights, beaches and the Everglades are spread out and buses are slow. CAT runs local buses. Old Naples is walkable and bikeable, with bike lanes on many main roads. Parking near 5th Avenue South is limited.
See and do
Known for
- Gulf beaches and sunsets
- Old Naples, 5th Avenue South and Third Street South
- Golf (most holes of any Florida city)
- Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands access
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades (Big Cypress / Ten Thousand Islands) | Drive east on US 41 (Tamiami Trail); boat and kayak tours from Everglades City and Chokoloskee | 1–1.5 h each way |
| Marco Island | Drive south on Collier Blvd, about 30–40 min | About 40 min |
| Fort Myers | Drive north on I-75, about 45–60 min | About 1 h |
| Sanibel and Captiva | Drive north via Fort Myers, about 1.5 h | 1.5–2 h |
| Venice | Drive north on I-75, about 1.5 h | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Old Naples (5th Avenue South / Third Street South)
- Walk to the beach, pier area, cafés and galleries. Best if you want to leave the car parked.
- North Naples / Vanderbilt Beach
- Resorts and beach access; 20–30 min drive from Old Naples.
- East Naples / Tamiami Trail (US 41)
- Cheaper motels and chain hotels; you will drive everywhere.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Thank you |
| Where is the beach access? | Where is the beach access? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
| Is there parking here? | Is there parking here? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check storm forecasts before booking summer trips.
- The Naples City Pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and has been rebuilt several times — check its current status before planning around it.
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park parking is limited; arrive early or expect a long wait.
- Summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms: plan outdoor time before midday.
Naples is a low-crime, affluent city and generally safe for tourists. The real issues are summer heat and storms, rip currents on the Gulf beaches, and driving distances after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Naples, Florida yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gulf beaches and sunsets
- Old Naples, 5th Avenue South and Third Street South
- Golf (most holes of any Florida city)
- Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands access
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Naples: naplesgov.com
- Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau: www.paradisecoast.com
- Collier County Parks and Recreation: www.collierparks.com
- Florida State Parks — Delnor-Wiggins Pass: www.floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins
- Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: napleszoo.org
- Southwest Florida International Airport: www.flylcpa.com
- Wikivoyage: Naples (Florida), revision 5237144 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237144
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Naples, FloridaNaples
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
No embassies in Naples; consulates in Miami. Check your country's nearest consulate before you travel.
US tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/naples-florida). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.