The average price of a 7-day trip to Fort Myers is $1,535 for a solo traveler, $2,757 for a couple, and $5,168 for a family of 4. Fort Myers hotels range from $59 to $256 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are between $520 and $983 per person for economy flights and $1,632 to $3,085 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $77 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Fort Myers, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RSW and stay in a Fort Myers hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Fort Myers is usually early to mid September.
Average Fort Myers Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Fort Myers for a week is $1,132-$2,248($162-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $77 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Fort Myers for a week is $2,140-$3,878($306-$554 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $154 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $113 to $139 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Fort Myers for a week is $3,700-$7,120($529-$1,017 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $308 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $244 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $158 to $209 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Fort Myers
How cheap can you make a vacation to Fort Myers? The cheapest trip to Fort Myers is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $50.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Fort Myers for a week is $822-$2,016($117-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $375 to $875 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Fort Myers for a week is $1,344-$3,192($192-$456 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $750 to $1,750 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $59 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Fort Myers for a week is $2,688-$5,880($384-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,500 to $3,500 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $118 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Fort Myers cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Fort Myers Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Fort Myers.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Fort Myers for a week is $2,624-$8,692($375-$1,242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $139 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,106 to $2,319 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Fort Myers for a week is $4,486-$11,984($641-$1,712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $278 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,212 to $4,638 for first class
Lodging: $127 to $256 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Fort Myers for a week is $8,972-$21,268($1,282-$3,038 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $432 to $556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,424 to $9,276 for first class
Lodging: $254 to $512 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $800 to $1,350 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Fort Myers Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Fort Myers is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Fort Myers due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Fort Myers Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Fort Myers hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Fort Myers.
Flight Costs to Fort Myers
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $983 average in late December to a low of $520 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $558. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Fort Myers our data includes 561 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Fort Myers from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $6,355 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) in Cincinnati, OH (the United States) at an average of just $229.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Fort Myers, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $464, so you can easily save about 89% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Fort Myers can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $638 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.