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Cheap Car Hire in Sarasota from $49

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sarasota with a pick-up date of 17/12 and drop-off date of 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Sarasota

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sarasota and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 3 December 2025.
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There are 12 hire agencies servicing Sarasota. These agencies, altogether, have 23 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Sarasota with prices from $49 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Sarasota:

Economy

Economy

$49+

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Compact

Compact

$49+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$49+

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Full-size

Full-size

$49+

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People mover

People mover

$229+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$177+

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Premium

Premium

$184+

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Convertible

Convertible

$213+

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Compare car hire deals in Sarasota by type

Here are the best Sarasota small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Sarasota medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent$49/day
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Hyundai Accent
Found 12/02/25
Skoda Scala$49/day
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Skoda Scala
Found 12/02/25

Best car hire deals found in Sarasota

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sarasota. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sarasota with an average daily rate of $143. Data was last updated on 3 December 2025.
Hyundai Accent$49/day
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Hyundai Accent
Found 12/02/25
Skoda Scala$49/day
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Skoda Scala
Found 12/02/25
Toyota Corolla$49/day
5
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Toyota Corolla
Found 12/02/25

Cheapflights insights for Sarasota car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sarasota, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sarasota?

Book your car hire in Sarasota 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $63/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 28% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Sarasota?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sarasota is Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 111 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.9/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
7.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.9
Avis
Avis
6.5
Alamo
Alamo
9.1

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sarasota?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Sarasota is January, when you can expect to pay $59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sarasota is December ($90/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$59

February

$81

March

$87

April

$72

May

$66

June

$73

July

$79

August

$69

September

$59

October

$73

November

$76

December

$90

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sarasota?

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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Top hire agencies in Sarasota

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sarasota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sarasota. Reviews were last updated on 3 December 2025.

Budget

7.3
Good
111 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
58 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Avis

6.5
Okay
35 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

9.0

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
21 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.9

Thrifty

7.7
Good
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Sixt

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sarasota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 December 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sarasota for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Sarasota for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $393/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Sarasota for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Sarasota for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Sarasota are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in January to be on average $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Sarasota

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sarasota. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Sarasota. Deals were last updated on 3 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sarasota. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($31+).

Electric

Electric

$38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$31+

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