Sanibel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sanibel

With a population of 6.469, Sanibel is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

Where to Eat in Sanibel

If you’re looking for affordable options, Thistle Lodge Restaurant (2255 West Gulf Drive) and Cielo (1244 Periwinkle Way) are great picks.

When to visit Sanibel

Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
$264
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 Tornado Bus or RedCoach. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around $72. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $79 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 Tornado Bus or RedCoach. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around $72. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (7,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,825 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,669 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,953 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,356 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,904 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel

Most booked hotels in Sanibel

Tarpon Tale Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$457+
Sunshine Island Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$376+
Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$458+
Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$475+
Sunset Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$339+
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$412+

Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73.