Fort Myers travel budget

Fort Myers: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Fort Myers

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Fort Myers for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 140 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 8.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2785*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 241 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 5678*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 385 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 86 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 34 per person

Total budget:

$ 9545*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Fort Myers compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Fort Myers in 2025 is 3% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Fort Myers in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Fort Myers by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fort Myers

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Fort Myers is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 24/person
($ 17 to $ 46)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 46/person
($ 32 to $ 84)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 14)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 3.9 to $ 8.9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 6.7)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 7.8)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.8/can
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fort Myers

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Fort Myers is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Fort Myers (compared to United States)166166245245344344176176253253190190292292477477145145261261United StatesFort Myers2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0255075100125150175200225250275300325350375400425450475500525
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 191/night
($ 114 to $ 486)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 190/night
($ 90 to $ 567)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 292/night
($ 113 to $ 807)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 477/night
($ 201 to $ 1092)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 889/night
($ 629 to $ 1408)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 562
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 145/month
($ 145 to $ 919)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 316/month
($ 120 to $ 848)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 268/month
($ 92 to $ 1023)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 261/month
($ 261 to $ 261)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Family room
Family room
$ 271/month
($ 93 to $ 1052)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Fort Myers

On average, the price of supermarket food in Fort Myers is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 4.3/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 6.7)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.8)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 7.8)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 20)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6.6/kg
($ 3 to $ 11)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.6)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2 to $ 9.8)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.8
($ 1.2 to $ 6.1)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Fort Myers

On average, the price of transport in Fort Myers is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Fort Myers (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91180802.22.21.61.6119999United StatesFort MyersBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580859095100105
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.2/ticket
( $ 2.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 3.9)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 99/24hrs
($ 44 to $ 262)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Fort Myers

On average, budget for leisure activities in Fort Myers is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 15 to $ 24)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fort Myers

On average, shopping budget in Fort Myers is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
($ 6.1 to $ 17)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 47
($ 24 to $ 90)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 24 to $ 79)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
Dublin → New York City
$ 585
(fair price: $ 503)
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
Manchester → New York City
$ 701
(fair price: $ 578)
London → New York City
London → New York City
London → New York City
$ 569
(fair price: $ 499)
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
Edinburgh → New York City
$ 823
(fair price: $ 655)
London → Miami (Florida)
London → Miami (Florida)
London → Miami (Florida)
$ 731
(fair price: $ 618)
Manchester → Miami (Florida)
Manchester → Miami (Florida)
Manchester → Miami (Florida)
$ 764
(fair price: $ 676)



About this information on the cost of living in Fort Myers

The information about the cost of living in Fort Myers shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Fort Myers was updated on 01-03-2025.

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