Sanibel travel guide
Sanibel Tourism | Sanibel Guide
You're Going to Love Sanibel
With a population of 6,469, Sanibel is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Sanibel
How to Get to Sanibel
Plane
Although Sanibel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 28 km from Sanibel.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.
Car
Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 241 km from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanibel, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 209 km and will cost you around $74. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving Sanibel
Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel
Most booked hotels in Sanibel
Hiring a car in Sanibel
Expect to pay $1.85 per litre in Sanibel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.16 and $29.55.