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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fort-de-France travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort-de-France

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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort-de-France has to offer.

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When to visit Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort-de-France in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort-de-France

Plane

When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 5h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Le Lamentin, which is about 7 km from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Sixt, among others, in Le Lamentin.

Plane

When flying to Fort-de-France, you’ll arrive at Fort-de-France Lamentin (FDF), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Fort-de-France from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 5h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort-de-France is to pick up a car rental from Le Lamentin, which is about 7 km from Fort-de-France. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Sixt, among others, in Le Lamentin.

Airports near Fort-de-France

FDFFort-de-France Lamentin

Airlines serving Fort-de-France

KLM
Good (1,340 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,450 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,326 reviews)
Condor
Good (325 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,188 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (387 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (42 reviews)
Corsair
Good (21 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (153 reviews)
Sky High
Okay (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort-de-France

Average rates range from around C$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 769 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort-de-France

Most booked hotels in Fort-de-France

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Hotel La Pagerie
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
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La Suite Villa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 277+
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Hôtel Bambou & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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Simon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
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Karibea La Valmeniere Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 184+
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Hotel Bakoua Martinique
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 248+
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Renting a car in Fort-de-France

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 306 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Fort-de-France Lamentin.

Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort-de-France, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 306 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Fort-de-France Lamentin.

Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort-de-France, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Fort-de-France

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 60/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 61/day

Compact SUV
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