If your trip to Fort Myers is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.If your family and friends ask why you’re coming here, just show them some pictures of Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Imaginarium Hands - On Museum. These terrific attractions will guarantee you have an awesome trip.Plan a stop at Fort Myers Country Club. It’s one sight you’ll usually find on most travelers’ must-do lists. Centennial Park and Edison Mall are also close by and worth taking the time to see.

Explore Fort Myers for its distinct style and character. That said, you also have iconic attractions just down the road! Wanderers from all over the world make a stop at Arcadia Rodeo Arena. You can access it from Arcadia, 40 miles away.

There’s nothing nicer than rolling down the car window and feeling the cool, salty air on your skin while you’re cruising along the coast. Pack some food and spend a couple of hours checking out one of the fantastic beaches near Fort Myers. Top options include:

• Bunche Beach (13 miles away).
• Causeway Islands Beaches (14 miles away).
• Sanibel Island Northern Beach (16 miles away).

If you’re planning to do some serious business networking in the convention centers of Fort Myers, it’d be good to secure your own set of wheels. That way, you can go for a spin, take a look at some nearby attractions and be sure that you’ll get to your event on time. You’ll most likely be heading to one of these places:

• Harborside Event Center (0.3 miles away).
• Lee Civic Center (9 miles away).

Having your own car in Fort Myers will give you more flexibility to go where you want, when you want. Maybe you just can’t wait to leave the big city behind, explore country lanes, and go where the wind blows. If that’s the case, pick up the keys to one of our SUVs and check out the coral reefs in the area. If you just want to soak up the bright city lights, something small is a good idea. Zipping around busy streets will be a lot less stressful in a compact or economy car.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to renting a car in Fort Myers. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your perfect match depends on how much you want to spend and where you plan to go. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas other adventures require no more than an engine and four wheels.

In Fort Myers, motorists stick to the right side. When exploring someplace new, it’s a good idea to select a vehicle with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road and not stress about gear changes.

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in Fort Myers, though you might struggle to score a spot in the biggest and busiest streets. Booking a hotel that provides guests with parking is always a smart idea.

As with many destinations, roads get busier in the rush hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of approximately 74,000, traffic gridlock isn’t a big issue in Fort Myers.

Speed limits vary across the city of Fort Myers, but typically range from 10mph to 70mph. Most residential areas have a maximum speed of 30mph unless marked otherwise.

Normally your chosen car rental company will bill the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may provide your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.

It is illegal to use your cell phone while driving in Fort Myers, and you may even be issued a fine for simply handling a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as you keep your attention on the road.

In Fort Myers, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.08%. If you’re going to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave the car behind.

Road rules in Fort Myers allow drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic nearest to them without waiting for a green signal. Before doing so, the vehicle must stop completely and the driver must be sure that the lane is clear before moving on.

Yes, so buckle up. However, there are a couple of exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation networks.