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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.6 rating), Thrifty (7.9 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.4 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 ฿30.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,375 and ฿1,986 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Booking your car hire early can save you up to 28%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sarasota.

Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Sarasota. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

What car do most people hire in Sarasota?

The most popular car to hire while in Sarasota is the Kia Rio, which is a Economy vehicle.

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

January

฿1,357

February

฿1,833

March

฿1,969

April

฿1,663

May

฿1,595

June

฿1,629

July

฿1,799

August

฿1,527

September

฿1,256

October

฿1,731

November

฿1,833

December

฿2,003

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sarasota is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

Top rental agencies in Sarasota

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Sarasota, including Budget, Hertz and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

7.3

Good

112 reviews•3 locations

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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 38

Hertz

6.8

Okay

62 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2024

Ed was a pleasure to deal with

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 21

Avis

6.5

Okay

34 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Dec 2024

Unhelpful 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

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 12

Alamo

9.0

Wonderful

6 reviews•1 location

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National

1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

23 reviews•5 locations

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Thrifty

7.7

Good

15 reviews•2 locations

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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 5

Dollar

6.7

Okay

27 reviews•2 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sarasota?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.6 rating), Thrifty (7.9 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.4 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 ฿30.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,375 and ฿1,986 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sarasota for the best price?
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 28%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sarasota.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Sarasota. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
What car do most people hire in Sarasota?
The most popular car to hire while in Sarasota is the Kia Rio, which is a Economy vehicle.

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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 27 March 2025.

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 27 March 2025.

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

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

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What car do most people hire in Sarasota?

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