Punta Gorda Airport has a large number of car rental companies.
You can also use the city's on-demand bus service to get to the centre of nearby Punta Gorda, or the popular Uber and Lyft apps.
Car rental
If you're not just going to head straight from the airport for a road-trip around Florida, renting a car is your best option.
Always book a car online ahead of time to ensure availability of a specific model as well as a significantly lower price.
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A typical price for a 7-day rental is around 380 usd.
Car rental companies have their counters right in the terminal building.
Taxi, Uber, Lyft
Regular taxis usually wait outside the terminal for each scheduled arrival.
Taxis run by meter and the price is calculated by combining the distance traveled and the time of the trip.
Ride-sharing apps
Punta Gorda Airport also has ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft.
The locations of these services are marked as Rideshare.
Prices are very similar for regular taxis and Uber and Lyft:
| Punta Gorda | 36 usd |
| Port Charlotte | 65 usd |
| Fort Myers | 100 usd |
Public transportation by appointment
There are no conventional fixed bus routes operating in Punta Gorda, only minibuses on demand.
You can book a ride on the same day, but it is more secure to book at least 1-2 days in advance. The ride is booked to the location you specify, but only within the city of Punta Gorda.
You can book a public transportation ride by calling 941.575.4000 or through the Charlotte Rides mobile app - Google Play / App Store.
Travel on public transportation is currently free.
