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
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 27 miles 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 Atlantic City and takes around 2h 37m.
Car
Another option to get to Captiva is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 miles from Captiva. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Captiva using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Captiva takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 145 miles.
Airlines serving Captiva
Where to stay in Captiva
Average rates range from around $749 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.