Getting around in Fort Myers
By Bus
Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) operates regular
bus services between Fort Myers and the nearest station in Tampa. Its buses arrive
at and depart from Trailways/Greyhound bus station, at 2275 Cleveland Ave.
Taxi
Taxis can be comfortably called at your place of stay. Yellow Cab (239-332-1055),
Bluebird Taxi (239-275-8294), and Admiralty Taxi (239-275-7000)
are the three front runners in this industry here.
Renting a Car
Fort Myers lies on the southwest coast of Florida and can be reached easily via
all the major interstate highways. If you are travelling from California to Jacksonville,
interstate 10 runs east-west on the route. Travellers on the route of northeastern
U.S. to south Florida can take interstate 95 and then take turn towards Interstate
4 and then Interstate 75 that touches the Interstate10 which is the major highway
traversing Lee County, the home of magnificent beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel.
If you are driving within the town, stick to I-75 as it will take you to
all the major places around Fort Myers. It also runs parallel to the interstate
that connects McGregor Boulevard and downtown Fort Myers and links with roads leading
to Captiva islands, Fort Myres Beach and Sanibel. The State Road 78 connects
mainland with Pine Island and crosses Cape Coral on its way of extending to south
and west.
Tolls charges
If you are travelling through Cape Coral Parkway and Midpoint Memorial bridges,
keep the $1 bill handy as the fee for going both ways. The bridge that connects
U.S. 41 to the Caloosahatchee River and goes beyond it is free. The toll at Sanibel
Causeway is $6 and is charged only if you are going to Sanibel Island.
If you like to drive and see a city at your own pace, don't forget to carry
your driver's license. For foreigners International Driving Permit is compulsory.
Depending on the way you're travelling, there are many types of car
rentals in Fort Myers that can make it convenient for you to move comfortably
between hotels, places of interest, restaurants and airports. Pick from
economy vehicles to go for a trip around the city to full size vehicles for longer
inter-city excursions - all at best prices.
For the cheapest car hire deal in Fort Myers book in advance to
guarantee your vehicle and to avoid the hassle of hunting for a great deal at the
Car Rental
Fort Myers.
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