Sarasota car rentals from C$ 33/day

Sarasota mainly features large streets and highways that are suitable for a wide range of vehicle sizes. If you are planning to visit the coast and all that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer, you shouldn’t have any issues renting an SUV or minivan. If you decide to drive around and park in the city center, then it may be worth renting a smaller car.

Generally, across Florida, the legal speed limit is 55 mph. On rural interstate highways the speed limits is 70 mph, while on four-lane highways the limit is 65 mph. Driving on other state highways means a maximum speed of 60 mph. In urban areas of Sarasota, the speed limit is 30 mph, with just 10-20 mph allowed in school zones.

Parking in Sarasota is easy as the city boasts over 3000 public parking spaces in its downtown area, as well as curbside parking, parking lots, and parking garages. Street parking is free while parking lots and garages charge from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. If you’re heading to the coast, both Siesta and Lido Beaches have a free public parking lot.

On average a rental car in Sarasota costs C$ 57 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (C$ 33/day), Avis (C$ 33/day) and Dollar (C$ 37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 7010 South Tamiami Trail 34231 (9 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Sarasota are Budget (7.3, 178 reviews), Hertz (6.8, 93 reviews), and Avis (6.4, 54 reviews).

The average gas price in Sarasota is C$ 4.90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 59 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.

Premium (Buick Regal or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sarasota.

Car rental companies onsite at Sarasota Bradenton Intl airport include Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sarasota Bradenton Intl airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Premium car rental in Sarasota costs C$ 43 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Sarasota costs C$ 51 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Sarasota costs C$ 56 per day, on average.

In Sarasota, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 6000 Airport Circle (7 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Sarasota costs C$ 403 per week (C$ 58 per day).

On average a rental car in Sarasota costs C$ 1,726 per month (C$ 58 per day).

To travel to Sarasota’s business district from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, you will begin your journey by heading west on University Parkway toward Airport Circle. After 0.3 mi, use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto N Tamiami Trail. You’ll come across a traffic circle after 2.2 mi. At this traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on N Tamiami Trail. You’ll come across another traffic circle after 0.4 mi. At this traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto 10th Street. Drive for 0.5 mi, then turn right onto North Osprey Avenue. North Osprey Avenue is part of Sarasota’s business district.

Yes, it does. In Sarasota, children below 5 and those weighing less than 80 pounds must sit in a booster car seat in the rear seat while riding in a car. Those between 6 and 8 must wear a safety belt in the rear seat. You can have a booster seat installed at your cheap car rental in Sarasota, as these car rentals usually offer child seats as additional products.