Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Siesta Key travel guide

Siesta Key Tourism | Siesta Key Guide

You're Going to Love Siesta Key

With a population of 6,565, Siesta Key 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siesta Key has to offer.

When to visit Siesta Key

Siesta Key in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siesta Key in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 188
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Siesta Key

Plane

When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Siesta Key from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Siesta Key, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Siesta Key to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 113 miles from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Siesta Key from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Siesta Key, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Siesta Key to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 113 miles from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Siesta Key

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Siesta Key

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,240 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,340 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Siesta Key

Average rates range from around C$ 571 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 971 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siesta Key

Most booked hotels in Siesta Key

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Captiva Beach Resort (open private beach access)
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 261+
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Tropical Beach Resorts - Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 331+
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Siesta Key Palms Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 353+
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Seaspray Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 506+
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Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 573+
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Renting a car in Siesta Key

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 per litre in Siesta Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.12 and C$ 18.83. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Siesta Key, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.18 per litre in Siesta Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.12 and C$ 18.83. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Siesta Key, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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