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 Sunshine Seafood - Café and Wine Bar (11508 Andy Rosse Lane) 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 Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Captiva using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Captiva takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $60 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 Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Captiva using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Captiva takes 201 km and will cost you around $46. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Captiva

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
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Where to stay in Captiva

Average rates range from around $760 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Captiva

Most booked hotels in Captiva

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$462+
South Seas Island Resort
3 stars
Good (7, 18 reviews)
$444+

Renting a car in Captiva

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.