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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sanford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sanford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Colorado's Prime Steak (3863 S. Orlando Drive) and The Smiling Bison - Sanford (107 S Magnolia Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Sanford

Sanford in August
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanford in August
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sanford departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sanford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Sanford to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Sanford is called Sanford, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sanford is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 19 miles from Sanford. 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 Sanford, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Sanford, you’ll arrive at Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sanford departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Sanford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Sanford to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip. The train station in Sanford is called Sanford, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sanford is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 19 miles from Sanford. 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 Sanford, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Sanford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Sanford

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DABDaytona Beach
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Airlines serving Sanford

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 Sanford

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $155 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
3 stars
Excellent (9, 515 reviews)
$111+
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The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 329 reviews)
$138+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1064 reviews)
$106+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Lake Mary
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2176 reviews)
$95+
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Hyatt Place Lake Mary-Orlando North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$116+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Orlando - Sanford
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 523 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Sanford

Renting a car in Sanford costs $26 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 3 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 Hertz branch at 1177 Red Cleveland Blvd, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Sanford.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Sanford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sanford costs $26 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 3 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 Hertz branch at 1177 Red Cleveland Blvd, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Sanford.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Sanford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Sanford

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$25/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

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