Bradenton Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bradenton Beach

With a population of 1,171, Bradenton Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bradenton Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, French Table - Bradenton Beach (103 Gulf Dr N) and Bridge Street Bistro (111 Gulf Dr S) are great picks.

When to visit Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bradenton Beach

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach 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 Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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

Airports near Bradenton Beach

Airlines serving Bradenton Beach

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 Bradenton Beach

Average rates range from around $383 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bradenton Beach

Most booked hotels in Bradenton Beach

Queen's Gate Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9, 242 reviews)
$282+
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+
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 228 reviews)
$401+
Tropic Isle At Anna Maria Island Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 221 reviews)
$399+

Renting a car in Bradenton Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bradenton Beach, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bradenton Beach, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.