Car Rental Fort Myers: Angebote im Preisvergleich

Fort Myers is a top travel destination in Florida making it one of the major pulls in the Sunshine State. The winter estates of millionaires in American history, such as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, are amongst its main attractions. If you would like to see as much as possible of this delightful area, rent a car from Fort Myers so that you can explore places of interest without depending on buses, trains or taxis. With auto rental in Fort Myers you can practically go anywhere on your own schedule.

Key car rental sites in Fort Myers

Should you decide to hire a car in Fort Myers, there are several places where you can pick up your vehicle and start your holiday immediately. To save money you should book online in advance, cheap rental cars are available to suit your personal taste and budget at the following locations:

*Opening hours vary from one location to another. It is also possible to return or pick-up your rental car in Fort Myers outside of opening times, although this might incur an extra fee.

Rent a car in Fort Myers and explore its sights

• Edison and Ford Winter Estates:
  With the number of attractions that are available, it makes sense to stay long term and rent a car from Fort Myers to explore the region with ease. Amongst the area's many attractions are the Edison and Ford winter estates which feature a museum, huge botanical garden, a research lab and the creature comforts of these two great men.


• Lake Regional Park:
  The county is also known for its recreational fishing. The inventor Thomas Edison spent many winters at his Florida home and would often go fishing at the Lake Regional Park. This 279-acre park is easily accessible with your hire car from Fort Myers. It consists of 158 hectares of freshwater lake ideal for bass fishing.


• Other popular locations:
  Enjoy a walking tour with the entire family or someone special at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Reserve or unwind at the secluded Bunche Beach. Connected by a causeway to the mainland, Sanibel Island is just a 50-minute drive in your rental car from the city's centre. In addition to the quiet beaches, you can also enjoy sports, fishing, nature tours and golf. Hammond Stadium provides an ideal opportunity to watch sporting events or concerts.

Rent a car in Fort Myers: Getting around

The roads are in excellent condition, so driving will be a pleasure when you start your car rental from Fort Myers. In general, the county is easily accessible via interstate highways and local roads are easy to navigate. People drive on the right-hand side of the road. That means you stay in the right lane and overtake on the left. Seat belts are obligatory and children should be in child seats.

Speed limits are posted, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offence. You are allowed to drive up to 70 mph on interstate highways, 65 mph on four-lane highways, 30 mph on built up roads, residential and business areas and 10-20 mph in school zones. You can turn right at a red traffic light, provided the road is clear unless specifically indicated otherwise. Parking downtown is not a problem. Be sure to pay parking fees. There are zones with free parking at specific times. Take advantage of car rental in Fort Myers for a truly relaxing holiday experience.