Why go
- City in the United States.
- Served by Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).
History
Punta Gorda is a city located in Southwest Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Charlotte County. As of the 2020 census, Punta Gorda had a population of 19,471. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area, part of the North Port-Bradenton Florida combined statistical area.
Where to stay
306-312 Harvey St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · puntavillascottages.com
1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · fishermensvillage.com
27005 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 · creeksidervresort.com
10205 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · thousandtrails.com
101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · thewyvernhotel.com
9075 Mac Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · ihg.com
3701 Baynard Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · harborbellervresort.com
9035 Mac Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · wyndhamhotels.com
10151 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · sites.google.com
9300 Knights Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · knightsinn.com
101 Harborside Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · marriott.com
33 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · marriott.com
5500 Sunseeker Way, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980 · hilton.com
1520 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · budgetinnpuntagorda.com
4410 Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Indoor
16163 Ortega Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
12420 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 26505 Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda, 33950 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Th 06:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 26500 Jones Loop Road,… · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr 10:00-01:00; Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 104 Rio Villa Drive, Punta Gorda, 33950 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2517 South Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33950 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 · 1501 South Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33950 · restaurants.ihop.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1001 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33950 · starbucks.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,08:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,08:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 130 Tamiami Trail,… · deanssouthoftheborder.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00 · 119 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950 · toulas-restaurant.com
Greek, Cafe · Greek cafe · 4678 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte · opafood.net
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 201 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950 · fmdons.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 10175 Tamiami Trail · order.no1wokfl.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: step-free access, air conditioning · laishleycrabhouse.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 127 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950 · italiapg.com
Ice Cream · ice cream · foodeist.com
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5001 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, 33950 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 26440 Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda, 33950 · culvers.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 408 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33950 · manateespizza.webbersaur.us
Breakfast, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00 · 3078 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, 33950 · ninosbakery.us
American, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 33950 · jayssmokinbbqfl.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4678 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 201 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950 · isabelandannabel.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-21:00; We,Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00 · 121 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950 · theperfectcaper.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · village-fish-market.com
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 9083 Mac Drive, Punta Gorda, 33950 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 1105 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, 33950 · beefobradys.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 117 herald ct
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 321 West Retta Esplanade · carmelosristorante.com
Ice Cream · ice cream
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 9301 Knights Drive, Punta Gorda, 33950 · locations.wendys.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, 33950
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 5500 Deltona Drive, Punta Gorda, 33950 · rivierabarandgrillpuntagorda.com
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 318 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33950 · thebelgianmonkpg.com
Indoor
Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 317 Tamiami Trail · burgrbarpg.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
American, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda · scottysbrewhouse.com
Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 131 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950 · rivercitygrillpg.com
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Airports
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 3.2 mi to the centre
28000 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 18 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 18 routes: Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Fort Wayne, Greenville, Islip, Knoxville, Lexington KY, Niagara Falls, Peoria, Rockford, South Bend, Springfield, Springfield, Toledo, Youngstown
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Page Field (FMY) 25 mi to the centre
Fort Myers, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Shell Creek Airpark 8.8 mi to the centre
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Adana Airfield 11 mi to the centre
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PGD has direct flights to 18 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Allentown, Asheville, Cedar Rapids, Cincinnati, Des Moines…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Punta Gorda, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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