Most popular company | TURO |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.48 |
Average price per day | $51 |
Cheapest price per day | $23 |
Here are the best Sarasota small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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To get the best deal on a rental car in Sarasota, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $41, which is about 16% cheaper than the typical rate.
In Sarasota, the most affordable rental car company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just $21.81/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $21.82/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Sarasota is Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 112 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 62 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning a car rental in Sarasota? September is the cheapest month, costing about $37 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $59. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$40
February
$54
March
$57
April
$48
May
$43
June
$48
July
$53
August
$45
September
$37
October
$50
November
$54
December
$59
SUV rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sarasota. Compact rentals (Ford Escape or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Ford Escape or similar).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Sarasota at 3.
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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 $51/day when booking a rental car in Sarasota. The best deal a user found was for $27/day from Turo, booked on Jun. 8.
Turo is one of the top picks in Sarasota. They can have you in a rental car for about $338 per week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Sarasota for a month is certainly possible.
We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 53% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Sarasota for a month is $1,449. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car rental prices in Sarasota are typically $59 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car rental deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider renting a Supplier choice to save money on your trip to $59. Our users have found prices for Supplier choice car rentals in July to be on average $59 per day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sarasota. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($25+).