Bradenton Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bradenton Beach

With a population of 1,171, Bradenton Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bradenton Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, French Table - Bradenton Beach (103 Gulf Dr N) and Bridge Street Bistro (111 Gulf Dr S) are great picks.

When to visit Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bradenton Beach

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 176 km from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 176 km from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Bradenton Beach

Airlines serving Bradenton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bradenton Beach

Average rates range from around $372 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $330 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bradenton Beach

Most booked hotels in Bradenton Beach

Queen's Gate Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9, 241 reviews)
$282+
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7625 reviews)
$84+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 174 reviews)
$481+
Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1244 reviews)
$355+
Tropic Isle At Anna Maria Island Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 219 reviews)
$388+
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 227 reviews)
$340+

Renting a car in Bradenton Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bradenton Beach is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bradenton Beach is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.