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Sanibel & Captiva Islands Information

 

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Getting Here...By Air

Southwest Florida International Airport (239) 768-1000; located in Lee County, off Exit131 (Daniels Parkway) on Interstate 75, providing direct access to Sanibel-Captiva via an easy 45-minute drive. The airport is served by nearly all major airlines.

Orlando International Airport (407) 825-2001; located 7 miles south of Orlando; take I-4 south to I-75.

Miami International Airport (305 )876-7077; located 5 miles northwest of Miami; take I-75 west.

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (305) 357-6100; located 4 miles south of Fort Lauderdale; take I-75 west.

Getting Here...By Car

Interstate 75: Take Exit 131 (Daniels Parkway) west to Summerlin Road. Turn left on Summerlin Road and follow it to the Sanibel Causeway (a $6 toll). Drive across and onto Sanibel Island. At the four-way stop sign at Periwinkle Way, either a right or left turn will lead you to beaches, shops, accommodations, etc. To reach Captiva, turn right on Tarpon Bay Road and left on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Drive about eight miles. Cross Blind Pass bridge and you're on Captiva. That takes another 15 to 30 minutes.

Interstate 95: If you're driving into Florida from the North via Jacksonville, take I-95 south to I-4; take I-4 west to I-75, then follow the directions above. If you're on Florida's east coast and choose to bypass the Orlando and Tampa areas (both off I-4), take I-95 south to Fort Lauderdale and follow the signs directing you to I-75 west (toward Naples).

Car Rentals: You'll need a valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance and a major credit card. (Some rental agencies have minimum age requirements, too.) Nearly all major car rentals are available at Southwest Florida International Airport; it's best to make reservations before you arrive.

 


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