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, Icelandair and Air Canada. 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

RedCoach operates bus routes to Estero. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $60. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 125 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, Icelandair and Air Canada. 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

RedCoach operates bus routes to Estero. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Estero takes 125 miles and will cost you around $60. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Estero

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,928 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,718 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Estero

Most booked hotels in Estero

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 191 reviews)
$298+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 134 reviews)
$133+
Trianon Bonita Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 757 reviews)
$96+
Hyatt Residence Club Bonita Springs, Coconut Plantation
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 88 reviews)
$313+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 444 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Estero/Fgcu
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 210 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Estero

Renting a car in Estero costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

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 $44 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Fort Myers SW Florida Intl.

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.