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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City Center in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
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 21 miles from Sun City Center. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 47m.

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$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 15 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 82 miles from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 60 miles and will cost you around C$ 29. From Orlando, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 95 miles.

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 21 miles from Sun City Center. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sun City Center from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 47m.

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$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 15 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 82 miles from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 60 miles and will cost you around C$ 29. From Orlando, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airports near Sun City Center

Airlines serving Sun City Center

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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-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 Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 159+

Renting a car in Sun City Center

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sun City Center, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sun City Center, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.