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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.