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 14 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sanibel has to offer.
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
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. The shortest flight to Sanibel from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 33m.
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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanibel, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around €52. From Miami, the ticket costs about €64 for a journey of 274 km.
Airlines serving Sanibel
Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel
Most booked hotels in Sanibel
Hiring a car in Sanibel
Expect to pay €0.91 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 €10.83 and €14.44.