Planning a trip to Naples, Fla

Getting to Naples

Most visitors arrive at the Southwest Florida International Airport, off Daniels Parkway, east of I-75. It is 35 miles north of Naples in Fort Myers. All the major car rental companies have outlets there. Naples Transportation & Tours (tel. 239/230-3272) offers an airport-to-hotel shuttle service for around $35 per person from Southwest Florida International Airport to greater-Naples-area hotels. Vans, taxis and ride share services are available at a booth across the street from baggage claim. Rates range from $40 to $55 to Fort Myers Beach, from $50 to Naples, $35 to Estero and from $45 to Sanibel and Captiva.

It’s also possible to fly to Naples Municipal Airport, 160 Aviation Dr. North on North Road off Airport-Pulling Road (tel. 239/643-6875), though fares will likely be higher. Taxis await all flights outside the small terminal building. Avis, Hertz, and National have rental car booths at the airport. Enterprise is located in town.

Getting Around Naples

The Naples Trolley (tel. 239/262-7300) clangs around 15 stops between the Naples Trolley General Store and Welcome Center, 1010 6th Ave. S., at 10th Street South (2 blocks west of Tin City in Olde Naples), and Vanderbilt Beach. It runs daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Fares are $44/day for adults and $24.50 for children 4 to 12, with free reboarding. The drivers provide narration, so the entire loop makes a good 2-hour sightseeing tour. For a taxi, contact Naples Taxi (tel. 239/777-0777). Uber and Lyft are also available.

Visitor Information About Natples

The Greater Naples Chamber (tel. 239/262-6376) is a good source of info. We also like the website ParadiseCoast.com, which covers Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades.