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.

Where to Eat in Sanibel

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crow's Nest Steakhouse (15951 Captiva Dr) and Rosalita's Cantina (975 Rabbit Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Sanibel

Sanibel in October
Estimated hotel price
$297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in October
Estimated hotel price
$297
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around $76. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 201 km.

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.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around $76. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,523 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,955 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
LOT
Good (686 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,636 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel

Most booked hotels in Sanibel

Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$622+
Sunset Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$342+
The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$298+
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$409+
Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$506+
West Wind Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$160+

Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.75 and $27.67.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.75 and $27.67.