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.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
€167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
€167
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. The shortest flight to Sanibel from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 13h 07m.

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 Orlando, which is about 241 km 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 Sarasota, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 113 km and will cost you around €73. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 201 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. The shortest flight to Sanibel from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 13h 07m.

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 Orlando, which is about 241 km 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 Sarasota, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 113 km and will cost you around €73. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,548 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 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)
€362+
Sunset Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€192+
The Lighthouse Resort Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€172+
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€241+
Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€288+
West Wind Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
€89+

Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.61 and €15.48.

Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.61 and €15.48.