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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 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 Indigenous (239 S Links Ave), Lila (1576 Main St) and Marcel DW (1568 Main St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota (411 Saint Armands Circle) and Ocean Prime - Sarasota (501 Quay Commons) are great picks.

When to visit Sarasota

Sarasota in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15542
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sarasota in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15542
1 night at 3-star 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 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sarasota from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 36h 37m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Sarasota is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 290 km from Sarasota. You’ll find branches of Capital Rent A Car and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Miami.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sarasota 5600 Fruitville Rd, located 7 km from the city centre of Sarasota. Sarasota Cattleman Transfer Ctr - 5951 Porter Way is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sarasota, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sarasota from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 36h 37m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Sarasota is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 290 km from Sarasota. You’ll find branches of Capital Rent A Car and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Miami.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Sarasota 5600 Fruitville Rd, located 7 km from the city centre of Sarasota. Sarasota Cattleman Transfer Ctr - 5951 Porter Way is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sarasota

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Sarasota

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,448 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,943 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,704 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,023 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,352 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sarasota

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota to great affordable options like the Twin Palms at Siesta, Sarasota offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 24,173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 32,154 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Magnolia Pointe, BW Signature Collection and Regency Inn & Suites Sarasota. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sarasota, with prices from ₹ 5,042 to ₹ 177,525 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sarasota are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sarasota

Most booked hotels in Sarasota

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Tropical Beach Resorts - Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 21,881+
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Siesta Key Palms Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,934+
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Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 36,437+
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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 59,921+
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Spark by Hilton Sarasota Siesta Key Gateway
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 13,060+
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Hiring a car in Sarasota

Hiring a car in Sarasota costs ₹ 3,205 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,821 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget 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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 120 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 ₹ 1,438 and ₹ 1,918. The most frequently booked car type in Sarasota is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sarasota costs ₹ 3,205 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,821 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget 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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 120 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 ₹ 1,438 and ₹ 1,918. The most frequently booked car type in Sarasota is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Sarasota

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Avis

Avis

Budget

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