With 89,995 inhabitants, Fort-de-France is the most populous city in Martinique. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort-de-France has to offer.
When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 4h 55m.
Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Le Lamentin, which is about 4 miles from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and JUMBO CAR , among others, in Le Lamentin.
Average rates range from around C$ 131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 900 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 348 if you want to rent it for 8 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Fort-de-France Lamentin.
The most frequently booked car type in Fort-de-France is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Mini
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 22/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 34/day