Fort MyersFort Myers, Florida

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• Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
• SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
• TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
• SafetyFort Myers is generally safe in the tourist areas by day; use normal city care downtown at night.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee$3-6
• Sit-down mealLunch or casual dinner$12-22
• Beerdraught in a bar / six-pack at a store$6-9$10-14
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or rideshare$12-20
• Museum or sight ticketEdison and Ford Winter Estates entry$25 adults, $20 teens 13-19, $15 children 6-12, free under 6
• Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
• Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$190
• High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomUS$400

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$300

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What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

RSW Southwest Florida International (About 26 km (16 mi) south of downtown via I-75 Exit 128; LeeTran Rt 50 runs to Sanibel Outlets, taxis and shuttles at the terminal.) · MIA Miami International (About 3 h by car; wider international flights. Greyhound runs direct to downtown Fort Myers in about 5 h.) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (About 2 h 30 min by car; alternative for domestic and international routes.)RSW Southwest Florida International (About 16 mi (26 km) south of downtown via I-75 Exit 128; LeeTran Rt 50 runs to Sanibel Outlets, taxis and shuttles at the terminal.) · MIA Miami International (About 3 h by car; wider international flights. Greyhound runs direct to downtown Fort Myers in about 5 h.) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (About 2 h 30 min by car; alternative for domestic and international routes.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

$90-140 excl. bed

Mid

$150-250 excl. bed

High

$300+ excl. bed

• Hurricane season runs Jun-Nov, peaking Aug-Oct. Follow evacuation orders and leave early; Ian in 2022 destroyed parts of Fort Myers Beach.
• Summer heat and humidity: plan outdoor sights before 11:00 and carry water.Summer heat and humidity: plan outdoor sights before 11:00 AM and carry water.
• The Sanibel Causeway collapsed in 2022 and has been rebuilt; check current tolls and access before driving over.
• Spring training games and winter weekends sell out: book beds and tickets weeks ahead.