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
AED 636
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 636
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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.

Car

Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 197 km from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Dollar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Miami.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 96. From Tampa, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 233 km.

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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.

Car

Another option to get to Sanibel is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 197 km from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Dollar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Miami.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 96. From Tampa, the ticket costs about AED 129 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Sanibel

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
PGDPunta Gorda

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 999+
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Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,429+
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Sanibel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,561+
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Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,215+
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Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 974+
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Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 1,894+
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Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

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