Captiva travel guide

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You're Going to Love Captiva

With a population of 583, Captiva is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Captiva has to offer.

Where to Eat in Captiva

If you’re looking for affordable options, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille – Captiva (5400 Plantation Rd) and The Green Flash (15183 Captiva Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Captiva

Captiva in September
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Captiva in September
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Captiva

Plane

Although Captiva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 43 km from Captiva. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captiva departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Captiva is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 238 km from Captiva. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Captiva, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Captiva takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Captiva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 43 km from Captiva. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captiva departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 48m.

Car

Another option to get to Captiva is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 238 km from Captiva. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Captiva, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Captiva takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Captiva

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Captiva

Average rates range from around $754 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Captiva

Most booked hotels in Captiva

South Seas Island Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, 14 reviews)
$467+
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$465+

Renting a car in Captiva

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Captiva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Captiva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.