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
RM 749
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanibel in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 749
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 56 km and will cost you around RM 112. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about RM 264 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sanibel using Bus or Tornado Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 56 km and will cost you around RM 112. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about RM 264 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Sanibel

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl
PGDPunta Gorda

Airlines serving Sanibel

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,966 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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)
RM 1,177+
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Lighthouse Resort: Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 710+
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Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,683+
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Sanibel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,839+
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Pink Shell Beach Resort And Marina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,412+
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Sanibel Island Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,157+
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Hiring a car in Sanibel

Expect to pay RM 3.90 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 46.73 and RM 62.30.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 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 46.73 and RM 62.30.

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