Siesta Key travel guide
Siesta Key Tourism | Siesta Key Guide
You're Going to Love Siesta Key
With a population of 6 565, Siesta Key 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 Siesta Key has to offer.
Where to Eat in Siesta Key
When to visit Siesta Key
How to Get to Siesta Key
Plane
When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Siesta Key include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Siesta Key departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 49m.
Car
Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 182 km from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Siesta Key using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Siesta Key takes 113 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Siesta Key
Where to stay in Siesta Key
Average rates range from around $385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $655 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siesta Key
Most booked hotels in Siesta Key
Renting a car in Siesta Key
Renting a car in Siesta Key costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Sarasota Bradenton Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Siesta Key (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 Siesta Key is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.