Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sarasota travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sarasota

With a population of 51,917, Sarasota is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sarasota has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Sarasota

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Sarasota. These include popular favourites such as Ama la Vita Ristorante (1551 Main Street), Indigenous (239 S Links Ave) and Lila (1576 Main St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sarasota (300 John Ringling Blvd.) and Shore St. Armands (465 John Ringling Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, La Mucca Ballerina (1668 Main St) and Melange (1568 Main St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sarasota.

When to visit Sarasota

Sarasota in October
Estimated flight+hotel price
£276
2 travellers
Flight to Sarasota
3 nights at hotel
Sarasota in October
Estimated flight+hotel price
£276
2 travellers
Flight to Sarasota
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sarasota in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 246 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Sarasota, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.

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How to Get to Sarasota

Plane

When flying to Sarasota, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sarasota from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 38m.

Train

The train station in Sarasota is called Sarasota, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sarasota is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Sarasota. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sarasota, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sarasota takes 205 miles and will cost you around £26. From Miami, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 245 miles. The most popular bus station is Sarasota 5600 Fruitville Rd, located 5 miles from the city centre of Sarasota. Sarasota Cattleman Transfer Ctr - 5951 Porter Way is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sarasota, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sarasota from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 38m.

Train

The train station in Sarasota is called Sarasota, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sarasota is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Sarasota. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sarasota, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sarasota takes 205 miles and will cost you around £26. From Miami, the ticket costs about £55 for a journey of 245 miles. The most popular bus station is Sarasota 5600 Fruitville Rd, located 5 miles from the city centre of Sarasota. Sarasota Cattleman Transfer Ctr - 5951 Porter Way is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Sarasota

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Sarasota

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sarasota

Average rates range from around £151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £382 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Magnolia Pointe, BW Signature Collection and Comfort Inn & Suites Sarasota I75. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sarasota, with prices from £40 to £1,140 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sarasota are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sarasota

Most booked hotels in Sarasota

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Captiva Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Turtle Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£243+
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Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£311+
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The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£186+
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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£412+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Sarasota

Hiring a car in Sarasota costs £25 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 5 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Sarasota is the Hertz branch at 6000 Airport Circle, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Sarasota Bradenton Intl.

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Sarasota (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.06 and £10.74. The most frequently booked car type in Sarasota is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sarasota costs £25 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 5 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Sarasota is the Hertz branch at 6000 Airport Circle, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Sarasota Bradenton Intl.

Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Sarasota (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.06 and £10.74. The most frequently booked car type in Sarasota is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Sarasota

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

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5 adults, 5 Bags

£22/day

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