Captiva travel guide

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You're Going to Love Captiva

With a population of 583, Captiva is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Captiva has to offer.

Where to Eat in Captiva

If you’re looking for affordable options, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille – Captiva (5400 Plantation Rd) and The Green Flash (15183 Captiva Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Captiva

Captiva in September
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Captiva in September
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Captiva

Plane

Although Captiva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 27 miles from Captiva. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captiva departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Captiva.

Car

Another option to get to Captiva is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 miles from Captiva. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Captiva, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Captiva takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Captiva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to SW Florida Intl Airport (RSW), which is located 27 miles from Captiva. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Captiva departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Captiva.

Car

Another option to get to Captiva is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 148 miles from Captiva. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Captiva, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Captiva takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Captiva

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in Captiva

Average rates range from around $753 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Captiva

Most booked hotels in Captiva

South Seas Island Resort
3 stars
Good (7.4, 15 reviews)
$467+
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$462+

Renting a car in Captiva

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Captiva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Captiva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.