Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lakewood Ranch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lakewood Ranch has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lakewood Ranch

If you’re looking for affordable options, Barrel House Bistro (12825 Malachite Dr) and Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida (Lakewood Ranch Boulevard &University Parkway) are great picks.

When to visit Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch in August
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lakewood Ranch in August
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lakewood Ranch

Plane

When flying to Lakewood Ranch, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lakewood Ranch include JetBlue, Allegiant Air and EL AL. The shortest domestic flight to Lakewood Ranch departs from Houston and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lakewood Ranch. The train journey from Lakewood Ranch to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 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 Lakewood Ranch is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 101 miles from Lakewood Ranch. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lakewood Ranch, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lakewood Ranch takes 100 miles and will cost you around $32. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Lakewood Ranch, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lakewood Ranch include JetBlue, Allegiant Air and EL AL. The shortest domestic flight to Lakewood Ranch departs from Houston and takes around 2h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lakewood Ranch. The train journey from Lakewood Ranch to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 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 Lakewood Ranch is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 101 miles from Lakewood Ranch. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lakewood Ranch, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Lakewood Ranch takes 100 miles and will cost you around $32. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Lakewood Ranch

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
MCOOrlando

Airlines serving Lakewood Ranch

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lakewood Ranch

Most booked hotels in Lakewood Ranch

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Kompose Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2481 reviews)
$113+
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Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2052 reviews)
$416+
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The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 388 reviews)
$256+
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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 315 reviews)
$561+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1277 reviews)
$126+
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Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1241 reviews)
$236+
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Renting a car in Lakewood Ranch

Renting a car in Lakewood Ranch costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Lakewood Ranch.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Lakewood Ranch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Lakewood Ranch is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lakewood Ranch costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Lakewood Ranch.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Lakewood Ranch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Lakewood Ranch is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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