Sarasota travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sarasota
With a population of 51.917, Sarasota is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Sarasota
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Sarasota. These include popular favourites such as Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood. (1435 Main Street), Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano (1970 Main St.) and Indigenous (239 S Links Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Shore St. Armands (465 John Ringling Blvd) and Cafe Baci (4001 S. Tamiami Trail) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Melange (1568 Main St) and Fiorella Italian Bistro (3809 S Tuttle Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Sarasota.
When to visit Sarasota
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sarasota 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 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 246 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Sarasota, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.
How to Get to Sarasota
Plane
When flying to Sarasota, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sarasota from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 40h 02m.
Train
The train station in Sarasota is called Sarasota, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Sarasota using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sarasota takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 401. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about RM 239 for a journey of 330 km. The most popular bus station is Sarasota 5600 Fruitville Rd, located 7 km from the city centre of Sarasota. Sarasota Cattleman Transfer Ctr - 5951 Porter Way is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sarasota
Where to stay in Sarasota
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota to great affordable options like the Twin Palms at Siesta, Sarasota offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 1,077 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,693 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Magnolia Pointe, BW Signature Collection and Regency Inn & Suites Sarasota. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sarasota, with prices from RM 253 to RM 7,296 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sarasota are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sarasota
Most booked hotels in Sarasota
Hiring a car in Sarasota
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Sarasota is the Dollar branch at 6000 Airport Circle, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.92 per litre in Sarasota (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.02 and RM 78.69. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sarasota, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.