Sanibel travel guide
Sanibel Tourism | Sanibel Guide
You're Going to Love Sanibel
With a population of 6,469, Sanibel is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sanibel has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Sanibel
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Sanibel
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cielo (1244 Periwinkle Way) and Il Tesoro-Sanibel (751 Tarpon Bay Road) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Sanibel
When to visit Sanibel
How to Get to Sanibel
Plane
Although Sanibel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 28 km from Sanibel. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sanibel departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 54m.
Car
Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 241 km from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Sanibel using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving Sanibel
Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel
Most booked hotels in Sanibel
Renting a car in Sanibel
Renting a car in Sanibel costs $41 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Sanibel.
Expect to pay $3.86 per gallon in Sanibel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.33 and $61.78.