Bradenton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bradenton
With a population of 49.546, Bradenton 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bradenton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Il Conte (8209 Natures Way Unit 103) and Michael John's Restaurant (MJ's) (1040 Carlton Arms Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lake House Restaurant - Del Webb Lakewood Ranch (6919 Del Webb Blvd) and Scuderia Italian Cuisine (4805 Cortez Rd W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bradenton.
When to visit Bradenton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bradenton in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.3″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Bradenton, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Bradenton
Plane
When flying to Bradenton, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton. The train journey from Bradenton to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bradenton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 165 km from Bradenton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km. Bradenton’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Bradenton
Where to stay in Bradenton
Average rates range from around $270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton West.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bradenton
Most booked hotels in Bradenton
Renting a car in Bradenton
Renting a car in Bradenton costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Payless and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bradenton is the Payless branch at 2700 1st Street, which is 3 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bradenton (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 is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.