Sun City Center travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sun City Center

With a population of 19,258, Sun City Center is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sun City Center has to offer.

When to visit Sun City Center

Sun City Center in May
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun City Center in May
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun City Center in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 8.9″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sun City Center, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Sun City Center

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 21 miles from Sun City Center. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sun City Center departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun City Center. The train journey from Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 82 miles from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From Sky Lake, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Sun City Center doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 21 miles from Sun City Center. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sun City Center departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sun City Center. The train journey from Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 82 miles from Sun City Center. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun City Center, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Sun City Center takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From Sky Lake, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Sun City Center

Airlines serving Sun City Center

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sun City Center

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Sun City Center-Tampa South and Rodeway Inn Sun City Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sun City Center

Most booked hotels in Sun City Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruskin, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 418 reviews)
$127+
Comfort Inn Sun City Center-Tampa South
2 stars
Good (7.4, 230 reviews)
$120+
Rodeway Inn Sun City Center
2 stars
Good (7.1, 402 reviews)
$90+
Ruskin Inn Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.2, 390 reviews)
$93+

Renting a car in Sun City Center

Renting a car in Sun City Center costs $41 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sun City Center (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 Sun City Center is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sun City Center costs $41 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sun City Center (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 Sun City Center is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.