Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sarasota?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), Thrifty (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sarasota.

What are petrol prices like in Sarasota?

The average price of petrol in Sarasota is $1.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sarasota for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 19% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 28 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Sarasota.

Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?

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

What car do most people hire in Sarasota?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Toyota RAV4) in Sarasota, making it the most popular option.

Cheap Car Hire in Sarasota

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sarasota?

January

$67

February

$81

March

$93

April

$73

May

$73

June

$73

July

$81

August

$73

September

$69

October

$83

November

$81

December

$81

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sarasota is January. 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.

Compare available car types for hire in Sarasota

Top hire agencies in Sarasota

Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Sarasota, such as Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Budget

7.4

Good

166 reviews•3 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Service was excellent and the car was fantastic

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

The 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

Wonderful|Apr 2023

The customer service was terrific.

1 out of 56

Alamo

8.9

Very Good

35 reviews•1 location

Check prices

Overview

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

47 reviews•5 locations

Check prices

Overview

Thrifty

7.9

Good

40 reviews•2 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Excelente 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

Poor|Apr 2022

I 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

Okay|Mar 2022

Pickup 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 14

Hertz

6.9

Okay

99 reviews•2 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Great, easy experience on pick up and drop off at another location

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

It was quick and simple.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2021

The staff was very helpful. There were no cars available to get at the airport so we had to use another location and that was unfortunate but not the fault of Hertz.

It was Spring Break time and I would hope they would have many more cars available than they had but we should have booked earlier as well.

1 out of 33

Dollar

6.8

Okay

72 reviews•1 location

Check prices

Overview

Avis

6.3

Okay

50 reviews•3 locations

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

Car not clean originally. Easy switch to another but also sort of dirty. Very helpful person at check in.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

I 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

Mediocre|Mar 2023

The 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.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2021

Staff good

Car not cleaned well. No bathroom at pickup location

1 out of 17

Payless

6.2

Okay

45 reviews•1 location

Check prices

Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

Understaffed with a 1.5 hour pickup line for prepaid cars. The vehicle was not what we expected or what was stated online. It also had interior damage and was visibly dirty. Will not rent here again.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

Maintenance light kept coming on tried to call several times basically was left on my own. The tire pressure light came on for two tires at separate times and had to fill them. I felt like I was driving an used truck that I had to fix. For $300 on vacation it sucked!!!!

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2021

Car needed to be washed and wiper fluid was low and none was available.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

How did they charge me $284 for 2 days???

4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2021

They share a rental desk with other rental companies. It was busy and they only had one agent working the desk. He did a great job and was moving really fast, but it was just one guy. When it came time for our rental, the agent had to login again to the payless system, which took about 5 minutes. So, in all, we waited approximately 50 minutes to get our vehicle, causing us to miss a dinner reservation. I just wish I had known prior to renting that this would be the case, I guess it was still a good value, but unexpected delay.

1 out of 15

Car hire FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sarasota?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), Thrifty (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sarasota.
What are petrol prices like in Sarasota?
The average price of petrol in Sarasota is $1.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sarasota for the best price?
Booking early can save you upwards of 19% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 28 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Sarasota.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Sarasota for a month is certainly possible.
What car do most people hire in Sarasota?
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Toyota RAV4) in Sarasota, making it the most popular option.

See more FAQs

Airport car hires in Sarasota
Hire a car at one of these airports in the Sarasota area

Tampa Airport car hire

Fort Myers SW Florida Intl Airport car hire

Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport car hire

Tampa St. Petersburg Airport car hire

Punta Gorda Airport car hire

Naples Airport car hire

Hire cars in other cities
Find car hires in cities elsewhere around the world

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation

Cheap Car Hire in Sarasota

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sarasota?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sarasota and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Compare available car types for hire in Sarasota

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sarasota to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

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 25 April 2024.

Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Sarasota, such as Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Overview

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sarasota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sarasota?

What are petrol prices like in Sarasota?

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sarasota for the best price?

Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?

What car do most people hire in Sarasota?

Airport car hires in SarasotaHire a car at one of these airports in the Sarasota area

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Sarasota area

Best Car Hire Deals

No Surprises

Free cancellation

Airport car hires in Sarasota
Hire a car at one of these airports in the Sarasota area