Introduction
When to visit
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$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort-de-France in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 187
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 Budget and Avis, 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Le Lamentin.

Airports near Fort-de-France

FDFFort-de-France Lamentin

Airlines serving Fort-de-France

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Condor
Good (400 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (503 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,247 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (44 reviews)
Corsair
Good (26 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Sky High
Good (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort-de-France

Average rates range from around C$ 154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 611 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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La Suite Villa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 445+
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Hotel La Pagerie
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 335+
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Hôtel Bambou & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 346+
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Simon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 304+
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Centre International de Sejour
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Karibea La Valmenière Hôtel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 228+
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Renting a car in Fort-de-France

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs C$ 73 per day, on average, or C$ 511 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.

The most frequently booked car type in Fort-de-France is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort-de-France costs C$ 73 per day, on average, or C$ 511 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Fort-de-France.

The most frequently booked car type in Fort-de-France is Economy (Nissan Micra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Renault Twingo or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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