With a population of 43,914, Bonita Springs is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bonita Springs has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cirella's an italian bistro & sushi bar - Bonita Springs (25265 Chamber of Commerce Dr) and DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant (26811 Southbay Dr., Suite 140+148) are great picks.
When flying to Bonita Springs, you’ll arrive at SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bonita Springs include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bonita Springs departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 45m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bonita Springs, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Bonita Springs to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 02m trip.
Another option to get to Bonita Springs is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 154 miles from Bonita Springs. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bonita Springs, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Bonita Springs takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.
Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Bonita Springs costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Miami.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bonita Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Bonita Springs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.