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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 250
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siesta Key in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 250
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 54m.

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$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 2h 43m 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 Budget, 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 54m.

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$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 2h 43m 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 Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Airlines serving Siesta Key

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,474 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Siesta Key

Average rates range from around C$ 520 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 914 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siesta Key

Most booked hotels in Siesta Key

Captiva Beach Resort (open private beach access)
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Turtle Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 309+
Siesta Key Palms Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
Tropical Beach Resorts - Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
Seaspray Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 373+
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+

Renting a car in Siesta Key

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 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$ 14.39 and C$ 19.18.

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 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$ 14.39 and C$ 19.18.