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

Sanford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sanford

With a population of 53,570, Sanford 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sanford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sanford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Jailhouse (113 S Palmetto Ave) and Bahama Breeze - Sanford (1540 Rinehart Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Sanford

Sanford in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanford in September
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sanford in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sanford, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Sanford

Plane

When flying to Sanford, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sanford departs from New York and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Sanford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sanford to Fort Lauderdale takes 6h 51m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 29m trip. The train station in Sanford is called Sanford, and is located 2.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sanford is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 31 km from Sanford. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Sanford, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sanford departs from New York and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Sanford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sanford to Fort Lauderdale takes 6h 51m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 29m trip. The train station in Sanford is called Sanford, and is located 2.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sanford is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 31 km from Sanford. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Sanford

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Airlines serving Sanford

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,174 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sanford

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sanford

Most booked hotels in Sanford

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9, 600 reviews)
$133+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Sanford Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 48 reviews)
$126+
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La Quinta Inn & Stes by Wyndham Orlando Lake Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2383 reviews)
$97+
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Hyatt Place Lake Mary-Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 954 reviews)
$108+
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Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 358 reviews)
$165+
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Candlewood Suites Orlando North - Lake Mary By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 596 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Sanford

Renting a car in Sanford costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Sanford is the Budget branch at 1 Red Cleveland Boulevard, which is 4 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Sanford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sanford, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sanford costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Hertz and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Sanford is the Budget branch at 1 Red Cleveland Boulevard, which is 4 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Sanford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sanford, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Sanford

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$27/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

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