Anna Maria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Anna Maria

With a population of 1,669, Anna Maria is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Anna Maria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Anna Maria

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterfront Restaurant - Anna Maria (111 South Bay Blvd.) and The Porch Restaurant (9707 Gulf Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Anna Maria

Anna Maria in August
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Anna Maria in August
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Anna Maria

Plane

When flying to Anna Maria, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Anna Maria include Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Anna Maria departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Anna Maria. The train journey from Anna Maria to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Anna Maria is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 108 miles from Anna Maria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anna Maria, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Anna Maria takes 125 miles and will cost you around $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Anna Maria, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Anna Maria include Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Anna Maria departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Anna Maria. The train journey from Anna Maria to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Anna Maria is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 108 miles from Anna Maria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Anna Maria, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Anna Maria takes 125 miles and will cost you around $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Anna Maria

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Anna Maria

Average rates range from around $780 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $361 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Anna Maria

Most booked hotels in Anna Maria

Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7620 reviews)
$84+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 174 reviews)
$483+
Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1249 reviews)
$355+
The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 253 reviews)
$223+
Bali Hai Beachfront Resort and Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 314 reviews)
$499+
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 stars
Good (7.8, 542 reviews)
$198+

Renting a car in Anna Maria

Renting a car in Anna Maria costs $34 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Anna Maria.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Anna Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Anna Maria is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Anna Maria costs $34 per day, on average, or $69 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Anna Maria.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Anna Maria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Anna Maria is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.