Siesta Key travel guide

Siesta Key Tourism | Siesta Key Guide

You're Going to Love Siesta Key

With a population of 6,565, Siesta Key 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 Siesta Key has to offer.

Where to Eat in Siesta Key

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clayton's Siesta Grille (1256 Old Stickney Point Rd) and eat here - Siesta Key (240 Avenida Madera) are great picks.

When to visit Siesta Key

Siesta Key in August
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siesta Key in August
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Siesta Key

Plane

When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Siesta Key include Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Siesta Key departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 113 miles from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Siesta Key using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Siesta Key takes 70 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Siesta Key include Air Canada, United Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Siesta Key departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 51m.

Car

Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 113 miles from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Siesta Key using RedCoach or Tornado Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Siesta Key takes 70 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airlines serving Siesta Key

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 Siesta Key

Average rates range from around $381 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $594 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siesta Key

Most booked hotels in Siesta Key

Siesta Palms By The Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9, 170 reviews)
$298+
Captiva Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 602 reviews)
$198+
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+
Siesta Key Beachside Villas
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 528 reviews)
$247+

Renting a car in Siesta Key

Renting a car in Siesta Key costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Siesta Key.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Siesta Key (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 Siesta Key is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Siesta Key costs $48 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Siesta Key.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Siesta Key (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 Siesta Key is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.