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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.

Activities & attractions in Captiva

Cruisin Tikis Captiva Tiki Tour
Tours•Boat Tour

Where to Eat in Captiva

If you’re looking for affordable options, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille – Captiva (5400 Plantation Rd) and Harborside Bar & Grill (5400 Plantation Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Captiva

Captiva in September
Estimated hotel price
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Captiva in September
Estimated hotel price
$267
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 27 miles from Captiva. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captiva departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Captiva using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Captiva takes 35 miles and will cost you around $26. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 125 miles.

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 JetBlue, Delta, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captiva departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 03m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Captiva using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Captiva takes 35 miles and will cost you around $26. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Captiva

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
PGDPunta Gorda

Airlines serving Captiva

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Captiva

Average rates range from around $878 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $411 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Captiva

Most booked hotels in Captiva

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Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 286 reviews)
$446+
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South Seas Island Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 853 reviews)
$416+
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Renting a car in Captiva

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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