Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Sarasota from $25
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Downtown with a pick-up date of 9/8 and drop-off date of 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Downtown, Sarasota car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on August 9, 2026.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | $62 |
Cheapest price per day | $25 |
Best Downtown, Sarasota car rental deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on August 9, 2026.
Toyota Corolla$25/day
Mini Countryman$34/day
Chevrolet Equinox$36/day
Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Downtown?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Downtown, book about 74 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $46, which is about 11% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Downtown?
Looking to rent a car in Downtown? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $31.57/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $32.99/day.
What is the best car rental company in Downtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Downtown is Budget (rated 7.2/10 with 98 reviews). Avis (rated 6.8/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
7.2
Avis
6.8
Hertz
6.8
Alamo
9.2
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?
At Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $42. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $42. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$45
February
$55
March
$57
April
$50
May
$48
June
$56
July
$56
August
$48
September
$42
October
$51
November
$51
December
$60
Which car rental company has the most locations in Downtown?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Downtown at 3.
Top rental agencies in Downtown, Sarasota
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
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Reviews
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Budget
98 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.4
Recent reviews
10.0
|Apr 2023Service was excellent and the car was fantastic
2.0
|Apr 2023The worst experience ever - The car was unusable and ultimately died and had to be towed which took 2 days and incessant phone calls. It was the most abusive disrespectful experience I have ever had and it cost me extra money because their uber driver didn’t pick me up and I missed my flight on top of everything else! Avoid Budget.
10.0
|Apr 2023The customer service was terrific.
1 out of 33
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Locations
Avis
31 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
7.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Dec 2024Unhelpful staff, inconsistent and arbitrary policies, unavailable cars, insufficient information… overall an awful experience. I will never even consider renting with Avis again and I will share that sentiment with anyone willing to listen.
6.0
|Apr 2023Car not clean originally. Easy switch to another but also sort of dirty. Very helpful person at check in.
2.0
|Apr 2023I was supposed to pay much less than what this website showed. The rental wasn’t what I thought it would be cheap SUV, but it was clean. I’ve travelled before with much less expensive and better car.
4.0
|Mar 2023The only problem was the pick up in Sarasita, We waited 50 minutes on line to do the paperwork for the car. They didn't have enough staff on duty to handle the line. The agents themselves were lovely and working hard.
1 out of 11
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Locations
Hertz
42 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|May 2024Ed was a pleasure to deal with
10.0
|Apr 2023Great, easy experience on pick up and drop off at another location
10.0
|Mar 2023It was quick and simple.
1 out of 14
View Hertz Locations in Downtown
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Reviews
Locations
Alamo
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
9.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Feb 2025Excellent!
1 out of 2
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Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
14 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.4
View Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Downtown
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Locations
National
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
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Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
8.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Apr 2022Excelente servicio el personal muy amable un joven de nombre Roberto en el aeropuerto de san Antonio muy atento con el cambio del vehículo, pues me vandalizaron el primer vehículo y me lo cambiaron súper rápido
2.0
|Apr 2022I waited over 3 hours in line to check in for my pickup, then another more than 30 minutes outside waiting for them to drive up my rental.
6.0
|Mar 2022Pickup at the airport was horrible! Long line abs only one Thrifty rep. Took close to an hour for the pickup. Drop off was wonderful.
1 out of 5
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Locations
Dollar
18 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.3
Recent reviews
8.0
|Feb 2023Car was not the one I selected and was beat up.
1 out of 6
View Dollar Locations in Downtown
Downtown Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on August 9, 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
Yes, renting a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.
What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Sarasota?
The cheapest rental car in Downtown, Sarasota is Chevrolet Spark. It costs $31 per day on average to rent a Chevrolet Spark in this area of the city, which is 23% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.
How much is a rental car in Downtown, Sarasota?
Rental car prices in Downtown, Sarasota will vary depending on when you book, but at the moment you can expect a rental to cost $31 per day on average and as low as $32 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on August 9, 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($30+).
Electric
$30+
Hybrid
$34+
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