Airport Transportation

 

VSS Shuttle Service

Rental Car Reservations

Taxi Service

Ride Share Board

Traveling from MIA, TPA or FLL

Airport Transportation

The Fort Meyers airport (Southwest Florida International Airport - RSW) is approximately 30 miles from the Naples Grande Hotel. This page gives some options for getting from the airport to the hotels. Capacity is limited so you are urged to consider reserving your transportation before arriving at the Fort Meyers airport. There are three options for getting from the airport to Naples: the VSS Shuttle Service, a rental car or taxi.

There is also a small municipal airport in Naples (APF), however there are very few flights servicing the airport. For information on ground transportation from the Naples Municipal Airport, go here.

VSS Shuttle Service

VSS has arranged for discounted transportation from Fort Meyers airport to the meeting hotels. Service will be provided by Dolphin Carey, a professional transportation company.

The one-way VSS fare is $25/person each way. The VSS Shuttle Service will be available for arrivals on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 and departures on Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. Roundtrip purchase is not required. (If you are arriving or departing outside this window, you will need to make other transportation arrangements.)

Transportation drop-offs (and pick-ups) will include the Naples Grande Hotel, the Hilton Naples Hotel, Best Western Naples Plaza Hotel and the Staybridge Suites.

Online shuttle reservations are now closed.

Tickets may be purchased at the Fort Meyers airport only if seats are available on the shuttle on a first-come first-served basis. Unreserved seats will be limited and, of course, availability is not guaranteed. The transportation company matches the vehicle size for each trip to the number of reservations so reservations are strongly recommended.

Already-Purchased Shuttle Tickets

After April 24th all Flight Itinerary Changes should be sent via email, phone or fax to: 

Sharon Johnson @ sjohnson@dolphincarey.com
239-530-0100 phone
239-434-6678 fax

Please identify yourself as a VSS Attendee.

Airport Shuttle Instructions

You’ll be met at the baggage claim carousel for your flight by a Dolphin Transportation representative with a VSS sign.  Please check in with the staff member before collecting your luggage.   You’ll be escorted to your waiting vehicle and transferred to the Naples Grande Beach Resort, approximately 40 minutes away.  In the unlikely event you have trouble locating your transportation, please call Dolphin directly at 239-530-0100.

On departure day, please check in at the podium on the front drive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time for your return to the airport. Your Departure time will be posted at the Registration Desk.

Airport Shuttle Departures

Shuttle Depatures can still be purchased onsite at the registration desk.

Rental Car Reservations

Avis is offering VSS attendees special rates on rental cars. The group discount offers VSS attendees discounts of up to 25%. By using the special VSS number, AVIS will automatically search for the lowest rate being offered at the time of reservation. To reserve a car, contact Avis at 800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D087220. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. To make a reservation online, go to Avis Reservations.

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. is offering VSS attendees special rates on rental cars. To reserve a car, contact Budget at 800-772-3773 and use your Budget assigned Convention Discount number U078883. To make a reservation online, go to www.budget.com.

Hertz is offering special rates on rental cars. To take advantage of these special rates, which include unlimited mileage, contact Hertz at 800-654-2240 and provide the CV#047K0001. You can also make your reservations online at www.hertz.com.
More information (PDF)

Enterprise is offering special rates on rental cars. At the time of booking you will get the lowest retail rate minus 5%. To take advantage of this offer you can make reservations online at www.enterprise.com by entering the account number, 35CVSS1 and PIN#, VSS or through the National Reservation Department at 800-325-8007 or 800-RENT-A-CAR
More information (PDF)

Taxi Service

Taxi rates run approximately $65 to Naples for 1-3 passengers. Most taxi companies will charge $10 for the fourth person and for a stop at a second hotel.

Several taxi companies operate from the Fort Meyers airport:

MBA -239.482.2777

Airport Taxi -239.768.5400

Metro Cab -239.274.5000

For general information about taxi service to and from the Fort Meyers airport, go here.

Ride Share Board

The Ride Share Board allows you to connect with other attendees who are looking for rides and/or looking for people to share in the cost of a rental car or taxi - especially helpful for attendees traveling from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Tampa airports. You can view and post to these boards by logging into your VSS account. The Room and Ride Sharing Boards can be found under the Meeting Registration menu of the VSS Membership and Meeting System.

   

Traveling from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa

If you're traveling from an airport other than RSW, check the airport websites for the best transportation options into Naples. In most cases, renting a car is the least expensive route.

Tampa International (TPA)

Distance from Ft. Meyers airport: 144 miles

Bus: Greyhound bus offers 3 trips a day from Tampa to Naples (7:30 am, 10:30 am and 4:30 pm). The trip takes 5 hours and without discounts costs approximately $30.

Shuttles/Vans: Pre-reserved shuttle transportation is provided by a variety of companies. Consult a phone directory for the specific area for contact information.

Rental cars: For rental car companies servicing the Tampa area, go here. Avis, Budget, Hertz and Enterprise will honor the VSS discount from Tampa.

Miami International (MIA)

Distance from Ft. Meyers airport: 143 miles

Bus: Greyhound bus offers 3 trips a day from Miami to Naples (8:00 am, 11:30 am and 2:30 pm). The trip takes 3 hours and costs $22.

Shuttles/Vans: Ground transportation services, is only available if pre-arranged. To download a list of local companies authorized to provide service at Miami International Airport, go here.

Rental cars: For rental car companies servicing the Miami area, go here. Avis, Budget, Hertz and Enterprise will honor the VSS discount from Miami.

Ft. Lauderdale (FLL)

Distance from Ft. Meyers airport: 130 miles

Bus: Greyhound bus offers 3 trips a day from Ft. Lauderdale to Naples (9:00 am, 12:30 pm and 3:20 pm). The trip takes 2 hours and costs $22.

Shuttles/Vans: Pre-reserved shuttle transportation is provided by a variety of companies. Consult a phone directory for the specific area for contact information.

Rental cars: For rental car companies servicing the Ft. Lauderdale area, go here. Avis, Budget, Hertz and Enterprise will honor the VSS discount from Ft. Lauderdale.