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Cheapflights insights for Sarasota car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Sarasota, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 147, which is about 198% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Sarasota?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sarasota is Budget (rated 7.3/10 with 110 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.9/10 with 60 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
7.3
Hertz
6.9
Avis
6.5
Alamo
9.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sarasota?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sarasota is September, when you can expect to pay AED 140/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sarasota is December (AED 217/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
AED 147
February
AED 198
March
AED 209
April
AED 176
May
AED 158
June
AED 176
July
AED 191
August
AED 165
September
AED 140
October
AED 180
November
AED 198
December
AED 217
What car do most people hire in Sarasota?
SUV cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sarasota. Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).
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.
Top rental agencies in Sarasota
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sarasota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sarasota. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Budget
110 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.3
Hertz
60 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.9
Avis
35 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.6
Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.9
National
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Thrifty
15 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
23 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.7
Dollar
28 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.7
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sarasota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sarasota for a week from Dollar?
Hiring a car in Sarasota for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,354/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Sarasota it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.