Most popular company | TURO |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.41 |
Average price per day | $67 |
Cheapest price per day | $26 |
January
$43
February
$54
March
$61
April
$48
May
$47
June
$48
July
$53
August
$45
September
$38
October
$51
November
$54
December
$55
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sarasota is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Small cars | $41 - $68 | |
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All Car Types | $51 - $70 |
To rent a small car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $55/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Sarasota, the United States (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$68/day). In fact, September is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a small car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $52/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Sarasota, the United States (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$61/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $72/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Sarasota, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$83/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a large car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To rent a SUV in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $56/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Sarasota, the United States (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$65/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a SUV saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $92/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Sarasota, the United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$129/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a van is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a pickup truck in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $71/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Sarasota, the United States (~$34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$166/day). In fact, September is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a pickup truck is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $89/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Sarasota, the United States (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$113/day). In fact, May is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a luxury car is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a convertible in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of $75/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Sarasota, the United States (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$90/day). In fact, March is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a convertible is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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When taking out rental cars in Sarasota, residents of the US will need to provide a valid US driver's license. If you're a foreign citizen, you must submit your passport and driver's license from your country of origin, while Canadians require a Canadian enhanced license. You must be 21 years and above to take out car rentals in Sarasota. However, anyone between 21 and 24 years may have to pay a daily underage surcharge for Sarasota car rentals.
As you drive around in your economy car rental or luxury car rental in Sarasota, always remember that traffic flows on the right side of the road. All persons in Sarasota car rentals have to wear a seat belt while the car is moving, while children under three years should be safely secured in a child car seat in the back seat. It's illegal to drink and drive in Sarasota, with the BAC limit being 0.08%. It would be a wise step to check with the Sarasota department of motor vehicles on any changes regarding the driving laws if you're considering rental cars in Sarasota.
You'll mainly find highways in Sarasota, with the city space having large streets. That allows you to choose large SUV car rentals in Sarasota, such as the SsangYong Korando or the Hyundai ix25. You could also go with more luxurious and comfortable cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer, BMW X1, or the Buick LaCrosse. Another great option is to go with a compact or cheap car rental in Sarasota, like the Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i10, or the Hyundai Atos. If your friends or family are coming along, you can opt for a more spacious passenger van rental such as the Mitsubishi L300/Delica.
There are multiple and adequate parking spaces for car rentals in Sarasota. There are over 3,000 public parking spaces spread all over downtown, including metered parking spaces, curbside parking, parking garages, and parking lots. Street parking is free, while garages and lots charge about $3 for 2-3 hours and $1 after every 3 hours. It will generally cost you approximately $23 for a whole day's parking. Some common garage parking spaces in Sarasota include the Palms Avenue Parking garage, the State Street parking garage, and the Sarasota county parking garage, ideal for parking your cheap car rental in Sarasota.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $67/day when booking a rental car in Sarasota. The best deal a user found was for $26/day from Turo, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Sarasota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis ($27/day), Budget ($27/day), and Hertz ($31/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), Thrifty (7.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Sarasota.
The average gas price in Sarasota is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Turo is one of the top picks in Sarasota. They can have you in a rental car for about $516 per week on average.
Booking your car rental early can save you up to 23% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sarasota.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Sarasota for a month is certainly possible.
We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 76% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Sarasota for a month is $2,211. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car rental prices in Sarasota are typically $57 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car rental deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider renting a Compact to save money on your trip to $57. Our users have found prices for Compact car rentals in January to be on average $66 per day.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to rent at Sarasota according to Cheapflights users.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sarasota. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($31+).