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

Longboat Key travel guide

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You're Going to Love Longboat Key

With a population of 6,888, Longboat 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 Longboat Key has to offer.

Where to Eat in Longboat Key

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maison Blanche (2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive) and Shore-LBK (800 Broadway St) are great picks.

When to visit Longboat Key

Longboat Key in June
Estimated hotel price
$381
1 night at 3-star hotel
Longboat Key in June
Estimated hotel price
$381
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Longboat Key

Plane

When flying to Longboat Key, 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 Longboat Key include JetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Longboat Key departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Longboat Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 110 miles from Longboat Key. 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 Longboat Key, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Longboat Key takes 205 miles and will cost you around $31. From Miami, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

When flying to Longboat Key, 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 Longboat Key include JetBlue, Delta and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Longboat Key departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Longboat Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 110 miles from Longboat Key. 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 Longboat Key, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Longboat Key takes 205 miles and will cost you around $31. From Miami, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Longboat Key

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Longboat Key

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Longboat Key

Average rates range from around $466 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $627 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Longboat Key

Most booked hotels in Longboat Key

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Zota Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1492 reviews)
$360+
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Kompose Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2461 reviews)
$116+
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Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2052 reviews)
$417+
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The Resort at Longboat Key Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 413 reviews)
$607+
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The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 388 reviews)
$250+
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Sea Club I Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 221 reviews)
$279+
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Renting a car in Longboat Key

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Longboat Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Longboat Key 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, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Longboat Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Longboat Key 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, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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