Banks: 09.00 to 15.00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday; reduced hours on Saturday
Government Offices: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 10.00 to 21.00, Monday to Saturday; 12.00 to 18.00, Sunday
Although Fort Myers has high crime figures for murder and robbery, tourists are unlikely to happen upon grief in tourist areas as long as they remain vigilant. Keeping an eye out for pickpockets is advised, as is taking care while driving and not parking on city streets at night.
110V, 60Hz – twin flat-pin sockets
Fort Myers gets very hot and it is even possible to burn from the sun in the wintertime. Having a high-factor sunscreen is a good idea when out and about, as well as decent mosquito protection featuring DEET as the active ingredient. Medical costs in the US are astronomical and having good travel insurance is a must.
Emergency services: 911
Lee Memorial Hospital: +1 239 336 6800
English is the official language of the US and is the everyday language for most residents in Fort Myers. There is a noticeable Hispanic population here also, although using English in every circumstance will not be a problem.
America uses the US dollar (US$), with one dollar equal to 100 cents and all notes are green and the same size.
American customs permits the following duty-free allowances for those aged 21 years and over: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or two kilograms of tobacco; one US quart of liquor (0.95 litres); and gifts up to the value of US$100.
Fort Myers’s residents are easygoing as with elsewhere in the state and you are unlikely to offend anyone as long as you use common sense. Although it is a coastal city, walking around downtown Fort Myers in nothing but beach attire is not recommended. Tips are expected for just about every service you will need.
European Union nationals need to fill out a form requesting a visa at least 72 hours before they plan to travel to the US. You may need to show evidence of funds and an onward ticket. Canadians also require a passport to enter the US.
The Visitor Information Centre of Fort Myers is located at 2310 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, Florida, 33901-2815, and is open from Monday to Friday.
Phone: +1 239 332 3624
