Car Rental - Sarasota

810-846 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242

Siesta Beach’s wide stretches of quartz-white sand were named 2026’s “Best Beach in the U.S.” by U.S. News & World Report, and it’s easy to see why. The cool sand is particularly inviting under the hot Floridian sun, while the beach’s location serves as an awe-inspiring spot to enjoy sunset vistas.

The beach isn’t the only attraction here. Along the coast you’ll find playgrounds, retail units and pavilions to enjoy some shade. Tempting dining options are also easy to find, with light bites and fresh seafood grills dotted around the waterfront. There are over 900 free parking spaces for your Sarasota rental car, so all you need to do is park up and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf Coast.

516 Burns Court, Sarasota, FL 34236

Rustic and eclectic, Owen’s Fish Camp has brought the best of Floridian charm alongside fresh flavors from the day’s catch since 2010. Start your culinary experience with pan-fried crab cakes or get experimental with garlic snails and chorizo. Entrees include everything you’d expect from a seafood eatery. Choose from mussels, clams and catfish to savor local flavors and pair with tempting sides like garlicky green beans or “Owen’s warm succotash” for maximum comfort.

Lighter bites include a juicy grouper sandwich as well as vegetarian options such as green tomato salad. Round off your feast and take your pick from classic sweet dishes like apple pie or key lime pie.

700 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

This beachfront paradise houses luxurious rooms and spacious suites for a truly relaxing stay. Choose from room types with a microwave and refrigerator or upgrade to a convenient family room with a full kitchen and dining area. Sea, sand and relaxation is the theme here and this is felt through the tasteful marine décor and complimentary amenities like botanical bath/shower essentials. Parking for your Sarasota rental car is covered by the daily resort fee.

Soak up the views from your private balcony before heading down to the white sand of Lido Key Beach a few feet away. Unwind in the hotel’s two heated pools or visit the adjoining Drift Kitchen & Bar which serves up American signatures, with floor to ceiling windows providing the perfect backdrop to your dining experience. 

You don’t have to travel far to immerse yourself in unspoiled wetlands, prairies and hiking trails. Take Fruitville Road out of Sarasota and join the I-75 South. Exit onto FL-72 East and follow the road for around 9 miles before parking up your car rental from Sarasota. 

Soak up the Floridian landscapes on a quick trip north to Florida’s bustling Tampa. Join the I-75 North via Fruitville Road or University Parkway and follow the interstate for 55 miles. Exit onto FL-618/Selmon Expressway (toll road) and then Exit 8 which brings you to into Downtown Tampa.

Take the I-75 North, continuing for 147 miles before taking Exit 358 onto FL-326. Turn onto NW 77 Street to join US-301 North and stay on this route until you reach Baldwin. Turn onto I-10 East and then onto I-295 North by Jacksonville. Finally, merge onto I-95 North to cross into Georgia, taking Exit 99A onto I-16 East to arrive in Savannah.