Southwest Florida International Airport is the gateway to Fort Myers, located just southeast of the city. It serves over five million passengers annually and receives flights with major airlines from destinations the world over, including Continental, Delta, American Airlines, and AirTran.

Facilities at the airport include ATMs, bureau de change and good shopping and dining. Public buses serve the airport hourly, running to Daniels Parkway, while taxis are also readily available. In addition, many hotels provide courtesy and paid airport transfers for their guests and all major car-hire companies are represented. You can book Fort Myers hire cars online.

The best way to get around Fort Myers is by car as public transport is limited. Public buses serve Lee County with LeeTran, and Fort Myers Beach Trolleys run around the beach area. Taxi is your best option if you don’t have a hire car. Taxis can be hailed and they mainly congregate at the airport, outside hotels and at prominent city attractions.

You can get around Fort Myers beach area and the city’s many parks by bicycle, but the expanse of Fort Myers rules out bike travel as a viable means of transport. Car-hire companies at the airport include major firms like Avis, Budget, and Dollar and vehicles can be booked online. Tolls to take heed of are those on the Sanibel Causway and the Cape Coral Parkway.