With a population of 6,469, Sanibel is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sanibel to see all of its attractions.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h 16m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sanibel.
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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanibel, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanibel takes 201 km and will cost you around $75. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 201 km.
Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85.