Car Rental Fort Myers, Florida

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If you are looking for an easy-going vacation the city nicknamed, "City of Palms" located on the southwest coast of Florida, is the place for you. Situated on the banks of the Caloosahatchee Intercostals Waterway, just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, is Fort Myers, the area's oldest city.

Fort Myers got its nickname from the hundreds of towering royal palms that Thomas Edison planted along McGregor Boulevard, the main residential street and site of his winter estate. Edison's idea caught on, and there are now, on McGregor Boulevard alone, more than 2,000 royal palms.

Each February, the city celebrates its most famous resident by having an event called the festival of light. This two-week celebration concludes with a nighttime parade through the center of the town. You may ask: "Why have this celebration in middle of February?" Well, it may be due to the fact that Fort Myers is one of the warmest areas in the United States in the winter! Fort Myers also offers plenty of golf, shopping, museums, as well as swimming, sunning, and shelling. Plus, there is a complete range of accommodations including marinas for overnight boaters. All of this is just minutes from the beaches and is centered in one of Florida's most historic cities.

Renting A Car in Fort Myers
Most major car rental companies require renters to be a minimum of 25 years of age. However, some companies allow renters at a minimum age of 18. But, be prepared for higher rates and making deposit.

Many rental agencies offer a shuttle service to the car pick-up location at the airport. You will need to ask about this service prior to your arrival or check-in at the airport.

Here are some insurance coverages or taxes that you may not be familiar with, but may be asked to pay for:

• CDW is Collision Damage Waiver
• PAI is Personal Accident Insurance
• TPI is Theft Protection Insurance
• VAT is Value Added Tax
• VLF is Vehicle License Fee
• Airport taxes. This is the fee that the airports charge to car companies for the use of their terminals, railroads, and roads; plus other service charges mandated by the airport.

Yes, some of these various taxes and charges are mandatory and you will be advised of them at the time of car pick-up.

Driving Regulations
It is mandatory for all people in a moving vehicle to be properly restrained. Children 3 years and younger require a child restraint, and adult safety belts are permissible for children 4 through 5 years of age.

Children 6 years and older are permitted to sit on the front seat of the car.

Speed Limits

Drinking and Driving Laws
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.10 for Driving under the Influence (DUI). A 6 month license suspension is the penalty for first-time impaired drivers.

It is against Fort Myers city law for anyone having an open container of an alcoholic beverage* while in or on a moving vehicle.

* "Alcoholic beverages" means all beverages containing more than one percent (1%) of alcohol by weight.

Parking
Parking meters are available throughout the city for a rate of $.25 per 20 minutes. There also are some private parking areas charging $5 for all-day parking.

Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers you may find useful during your trip in Florida.