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

Bradenton in October
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradenton in October
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Bradenton

Plane

When flying to Bradenton, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 7 miles 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 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton. The train journey from Bradenton to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $9 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 102 miles from Bradenton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bradenton using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles. Bradenton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Bradenton, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 7 miles 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 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton. The train journey from Bradenton to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $9 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 102 miles from Bradenton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bradenton using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles. Bradenton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Bradenton

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bradenton

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bradenton

Most booked hotels in Bradenton

Compass Hotel By Margaritaville, Anna Maria Sound
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1951 reviews)
$236+
Legacy Hotel At Img Academy
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 538 reviews)
$211+
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7638 reviews)
$87+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 174 reviews)
$624+
Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1253 reviews)
$355+
The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 255 reviews)
$223+

Renting a car in Bradenton

Renting a car in Bradenton costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bradenton costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 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 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.