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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cielo (1244 Periwinkle Way) and Il Tesoro-Sanibel (751 Tarpon Bay Road) are great picks.
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 43h 45m.
You can travel by bus to Sanibel using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around RM 220. From Tampa, the ticket costs about RM 239 for a journey of 201 km.
Expect to pay RM 4.92 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 59.02 and RM 78.69.