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.
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
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, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sanibel from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 03m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.
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 Seven Auto Rent & Sale and AZ Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanibel, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 68. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Sanibel
Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel
Most booked hotels in Sanibel
Renting a car in Sanibel
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Sanibel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55.