Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Sanibel

If you’re looking for affordable options, Thistle Lodge Restaurant (2255 West Gulf Drive) and Cielo (1244 Periwinkle Way) are great picks.

When to visit Sanibel

Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 175
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 28 km from Sanibel.

Car

Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 241 km from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

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.

Car

Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 241 km from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Sanibel

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
PGDPunta Gorda

Airlines serving Sanibel

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,342 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,151 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,029 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel

Most booked hotels in Sanibel

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Tarpon Tale Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 288+
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Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 361+
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Sanibel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 388+
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 488+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
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Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 263+
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Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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$ 14.33 and S$ 19.11.

Expect to pay S$ 1.20 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$ 14.33 and S$ 19.11.

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