Anna Maria travel guide
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You're Going to Love Anna Maria
With a population of 1 669, Anna Maria is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Anna Maria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Anna Maria
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterfront Restaurant - Anna Maria (111 South Bay Blvd.) and The Porch Restaurant (9707 Gulf Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Anna Maria
How to Get to Anna Maria
Plane
When flying to Anna Maria, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 23 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Anna Maria include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Anna Maria departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Anna Maria. The train journey from Anna Maria to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Anna Maria is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 174 km from Anna Maria. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anna Maria, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Anna Maria takes 201 km and will cost you around $60. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Anna Maria
Where to stay in Anna Maria
Average rates range from around $754 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Anna Maria
Most booked hotels in Anna Maria
Renting a car in Anna Maria
Renting a car in Anna Maria costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Anna Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Anna Maria is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.