Bradenton Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bradenton Beach

With a population of 1,171, Bradenton Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bradenton Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, French Table - Bradenton Beach (103 Gulf Dr N) and Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach (121 Bridge St) are great picks.

When to visit Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bradenton Beach

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach 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 $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 176 km from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 161 km and will cost you around $13. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach 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 $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 176 km from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 161 km and will cost you around $13. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Bradenton Beach

Airlines serving Bradenton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,611 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bradenton Beach

Average rates range from around $392 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bradenton Beach

Most booked hotels in Bradenton Beach

Queen's Gate Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9, 250 reviews)
$282+
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7652 reviews)
$107+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 176 reviews)
$624+
Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1267 reviews)
$355+
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 226 reviews)
$435+
Tropic Isle At Anna Maria Island Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 224 reviews)
$378+

Renting a car in Bradenton Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (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 Beach is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (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 Beach is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.