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
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 Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Longboat Key departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 40m.
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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Longboat Key using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Longboat Key takes 205 miles and will cost you around $42. From Miami, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 245 miles.
Airlines serving Longboat Key
Where to stay in Longboat Key
Average rates range from around $421 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $457 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Longboat Key
Most booked hotels in Longboat Key
Renting a car in Longboat Key
Renting a car in Longboat Key costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Longboat Key.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Longboat Key, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.