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

Sun City Center travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sun City Center

With a population of 19,258, Sun City Center is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sun City Center has to offer.

When to visit Sun City Center

Sun City Center in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City Center in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 153
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City Center 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 10 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 226 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City Center, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.

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How to Get to Sun City Center

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 34 km from Sun City Center. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Condor and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun City Center. The train journey from Sun City Center to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City Center is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 132 km from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 418 km and will cost you around C$ 78. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about C$ 144 for a journey of 483 km.

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 34 km from Sun City Center. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Condor and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun City Center. The train journey from Sun City Center to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sun City Center is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 132 km from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 418 km and will cost you around C$ 78. From Tallahassee, the ticket costs about C$ 144 for a journey of 483 km.

Airports near Sun City Center

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Sun City Center

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sun City Center

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Sun City Center - Ruskin - Tampa South and Rodeway Inn Sun City Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sun City Center

Most booked hotels in Sun City Center

Ruskin Inn Tampa-Sun City Center
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 129+
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Renting a car in Sun City Center

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Sun City Center (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Sun City Center (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Sun City Center is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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