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
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″.
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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 31m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Sanford, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Sanford to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $25 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sanford, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Gainesville, the bus ride to Sanford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 200 miles.
Airlines serving Sanford
Where to stay in Sanford
Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sanford
Most booked hotels in Sanford
Renting a car in Sanford
Renting a car in Sanford costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Sanford is the Dollar 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sanford.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sanford is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.