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.

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.

Sarasota in August

Estimated hotel price

₹ 14343

1 night at 3-star hotel

₹ 14343

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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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 Ahmedabad and takes around 55h 03m.

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 Orlando, which is about 175 km from Sarasota. You’ll find branches of Blue Auto Trading and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

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.

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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 Orlando, which is about 175 km from Sarasota. You’ll find branches of Blue Auto Trading and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

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Airports near Sarasota

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RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Sarasota

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Qatar Airways

Good (3,602 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

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Etihad Airways

Good (1,222 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,316 reviews)

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Good (1,917 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 ₹ 17,395 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 41,626 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 ₹ 4,552 to ₹ 131,247 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sarasota are about 21% 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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Lido Beach Resort

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

₹ 28,051+

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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

5 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

₹ 44,321+

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Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites

2 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

₹ 17,997+

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DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport

4 stars

Good (7.8, Good reviews)

₹ 9,600+

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Hyatt Regency Sarasota

4 stars

Good (7.8, Good reviews)

₹ 20,271+

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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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 79 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 ₹ 948 and ₹ 1,264. Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sarasota, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Sarasota

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Where to Eat in Sarasota

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Airports near Sarasota

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Where to stay in popular areas of Sarasota

Most booked hotels in Sarasota

Hiring a car in Sarasota

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