Fort Myers Airport (RSW) car rental prices
Economy cars, 7-day rentals, total price with taxes and fees. We check every morning. Last checked Oct 1, 2026.
Why Fort Myers prices move
Rental fleets size up for the people getting off planes. Fewer arrivals usually means more cars than renters.
Arrivals are down from last year
Each bar is one month against the same month a year earlier, August 2025 to July 2026.
337,841 people landed at RSW in July 2026, fewer than July 2025. It is the second month in a row below last year.
Lee County Port Authority, monthly traffic report (July 2026). Arriving passengers only. Airports publish about two months behind.
Busiest in March, quietest in September
Most years, September brings about 38% fewer arrivals than an average month. March brings 57% more.
U.S. DOT T-100 arrivals, averaged over 2019 and 2023–2025.
How this price moved
Each point is the median daily price we saw that morning, counting down to pickup.
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Every pickup date we track
How RSW compares by date
The dot shows where today's price sits between the lowest and highest we've recorded for that date. Select a row to see its history.
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Columbus DayPickup Mon, Oct 12 · 11 days out$61/day$51$76Down $5
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ThanksgivingPickup Wed, Nov 25 · 55 days out$65/day$52$78No change
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ChristmasPickup Wed, Dec 23 · 83 days out$87/day$64$93Up $2
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New Year'sPickup Wed, Dec 30 · 90 days out$82/day$58$90Down $1
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MLK WeekendPickup Fri, Jan 15 · 106 days out$55/day$55$75No change
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Presidents' DayPickup Fri, Feb 12 · 134 days out$70/day$65$76No change
Renting a car at Fort Myers Airport
What's a good daily rate for a rental car at RSW?
Across the windows we track, all-in economy rates at RSW have ranged from roughly $51 to $93 per day depending on the pickup date and how far out you book. Major brands and value operators are currently quoting similar rates here — use the "Major brands only" toggle above to compare both markets.
Do these rates include taxes and fees?
Yes. Every number on this page is the total price — rental, taxes, and fees — divided by the number of rental days, exactly as quoted at booking. No teaser base rates that double at checkout.
What drives rental car prices at Fort Myers Airport?
One of the most seasonal markets we track. Snowbird season packs Southwest Florida from December through April and rates peak with it; summers are soft and operators reposition fleets accordingly.
When should I book a rental car for Fort Myers?
We don't predict. We show what rates actually did for each pickup date as it approached, so you can judge whether today's quote is high or low against its own history. For the mechanics of why rates move, read our field notes: when in the booking cycle rates tend to move and how rates move after you book.