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.

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
RM 730
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 730
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 17 miles from Sanibel. The shortest flight to Sanibel from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 44h 38m.

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 150 miles from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Budget and Ace, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanibel, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 125 miles and will cost you around RM 210. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about RM 368 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Sanibel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 17 miles from Sanibel. The shortest flight to Sanibel from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 44h 38m.

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 150 miles from Sanibel. You’ll find branches of Budget and Ace, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanibel, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 125 miles and will cost you around RM 210. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about RM 368 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (7,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,825 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,877 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,894 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,113 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,427 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sanibel

Most booked hotels in Sanibel

Tarpon Tale Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,339+
Sunshine Island Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,274+
Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,550+
Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,336+
Sunset Beach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 902+
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,060+

Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay RM 4.29 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 RM 51.47 and RM 68.62.

Expect to pay RM 4.29 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 RM 51.47 and RM 68.62.