Bike rentals

Looking at 2 adult size, 2 youth size bike rentals for 7 days.

How much should I expect to spend? Thanks.

Great question. I couldn’t find any reliable, up-to-date information about *specific bike rental shops on North Captiva Island* that list weekly bike rental rates, so estimating what you’ll pay requires some assumptions + context. Here’s what I found, how other nearby islands do things, and a ballpark for what to expect — plus tips for planning.

What the Research Shows

• According to the Visit North Captiva Island transportation guide, bicycles are a “practical and enjoyable option” on the island, and rentals are available via several island businesses. But they don’t list specific rates on the site.
• The primary form of transportation on North Captiva is golf carts, which suggests that bikes are not as heavily rented as carts.
• Looking at nearby islands — like Sanibel and Captiva — gives some guidance: Finnimore’s Cycle Shop (which serves Sanibel and Captiva) lists a one-speed cruiser at $30 per week.
• Another bike rental company, Island Bike Works, shows weekly rates of $85/week for a single-speed bike and $110/week for a multi-speed bike.

Estimating What You’ll Spend for 2 Adults + 2 Youth Bikes for 7 Days

Based on the nearby-island rental rates and assuming North Captiva’s rates are similar or slightly higher (because of its smaller size and more limited services), here’s a rough breakdown:

• If you rent single-speed cruisers (very common beach bikes): - Approximate rate: ~$30/week per bike (based on Finnimore’s) - For 4 bikes (2 adult + 2 youth): ~ $120 for the week
• If you opt for multi-speed bikes (more comfortable + versatile): - Approximate rate: around $110/week for an adult multi-speed (based on Island Bike Works) - For 2 adult multi-speed bikes: ~ $220 - Plus 2 youth bikes (rates for kids may be lower — but if we assume a lower multi-speed or similar): maybe ~$80–$150 more depending on size / type

So, a realistic estimate for 7 days is probably somewhere between $120 and $300, depending on bike types and where exactly you rent them.