Estero travel guide

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You're Going to Love Estero

With a population of 22,612, Estero is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Estero has to offer.

Where to Eat in Estero

If you’re looking for affordable options, T42 (7991 Plaza Del Lago Dr) and KC American Bistro- Estero (19810 Village Center Dr Suite 145A) are great picks.

When to visit Estero

Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Estero in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Estero

Plane

When flying to Estero, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Atlantic City and takes around 2h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 147 miles from Estero. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estero, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Miami, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

When flying to Estero, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Estero include JetBlue, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Estero departs from Atlantic City and takes around 2h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Estero is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 147 miles from Estero. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Estero, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Miami, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airlines serving Estero

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,979 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,749 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Estero

Most booked hotels in Estero

Trianon Bonita Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 759 reviews)
$89+
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 190 reviews)
$284+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 132 reviews)
$132+
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/Fgcu
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 209 reviews)
$126+
Hyatt Residence Club Bonita Springs, Coconut Plantation
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 87 reviews)
$300+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 447 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Estero

Renting a car in Estero costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Estero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Estero is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Estero costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Estero.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Estero (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Estero is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Estero

Hertz

Hertz
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