Sanibel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sanibel

With a population of 6,469, Sanibel is a must-see destination in Florida, United States.

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.

When to visit Sanibel

Sanibel in October
Estimated hotel price
S$ 242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in October
Estimated hotel price
S$ 242
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 17 miles from Sanibel.

Car

Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 150 miles from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 125 miles and will cost you around S$ 62. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about S$ 68 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Sanibel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 17 miles from Sanibel.

Car

Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 150 miles from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 125 miles and will cost you around S$ 62. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about S$ 68 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,810 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,606 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel

Most booked hotels in Sanibel

Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 527+
Sunset Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 279+
The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 250+
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 348+
Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 421+
West Wind Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
S$ 130+

Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Sanibel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.92 and S$ 22.56.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Sanibel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.92 and S$ 22.56.