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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (7.9 rating), Enterprise (7.4 rating) and Budget (7.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sarasota.

What are gas prices like in Sarasota?

The average price of petrol in Sarasota is ฿34.16/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,537 and ฿2,220 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Dollar is one of the top picks in Sarasota. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿8,886 per week on average.

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 19%. Aim to book your car hire at least 14 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 Chevrolet Malibu, which is a Full-size vehicle.

Cheap Car Rentals in Sarasota

Sarasota, FL, United States

3 Apr — 10 Apr

Same drop-off

Mon 3/4

Noon

Mon 10/4

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

฿1,673

February

฿2,015

March

฿2,527

April

฿2,561

May

฿2,083

June

฿2,117

July

฿2,288

August

฿1,844

September

฿1,844

October

฿2,288

November

฿2,049

December

฿2,220

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

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Budget

7.4

Good

146 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The entire process was quick and easy! I wish I knew the young man who helped us in Sarasota but he was awesome and friendly!

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

For people who have made a reservation in advance, it would save a great amount of time if they could go straight to the parking lot kiosk to get their rental as opposed to standing in line at the rental counter in the terminal.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Was able to pick up rental car at airport without any problems and the gentleman behind the counter was very helpful and courteous even though our flight was late in arriving.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Pick counter took a very long time, very long line but drop off was a breeze.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The vehicle was almost brand new and very comfortable and the company goes very easy to deal with

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

Had to wait 20 minutes for car to be washed. Staff was nice, but gave me a car with less than one quarter gas.

1 out of 49

Thrifty

7.9

Good

41 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.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2022

Checking the car out from SRQ took over an hour. Reason for long lines? Short staff and same process for getting a car that Budget used in 1980’s . It should have been faster.

4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2021

Took about 30-45 minutes to get the car.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Great experience fast no problems Will rent and recommend

1 out of 14

Enterprise

7.4

Good

46 reviews•5 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

The reservation did not make it clear that the car was to be picked up in town instead of at the airpoort. Even though there was an Enterprise counter at the airport, I had to take an Uber with my luggage to the other location. The counter people at the airport were surly and not willing to address my problem. It was a waste of both time and money.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

I always prefer to rent through Enterprise -- consistently satisfied with overall experience.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Car was at wrong location.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

The people working there were great! Really went above and beyond! Unfortunately our flight was changed to a few hours later though and we ended up having to pay a full day's cost for the rental car and that didn't seem right.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Great professional

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Our flight was late arriving and satasota airport was helpful was able to get another car Mr Lopez was awesome when arriving back. Very helpful and friendly

1 out of 16

Hertz

7.2

Good

89 reviews•2 locations

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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.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Not sure whose fault it was, but the pick-up location for my rental closes at 12 on Saturday and with my pickup time being at 12 it caused a problem. If I had showed up a minute later I wouldn’t have been able to pick up the vehicle. Car was fine, a little musty but other than that it was ok.

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2023

It took too long to process and pick up the car. Also, they were out of Lincolns and Chrysler 300s so I got an "upgrade: Cadillac which had a vibrating seat. It was uncomfortable when 1st discovered. Otherwise, a good experience

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

I opted to rent a Tesla Model 3 since Hertz was running a promotion. Since I had never before driven a Tesla, I was expecting some sort of orientation. The rep offered none when I asked and said, "We just assume folks already know how to operate it if they're renting it." I spent 15 minutes in the parking lot trying to figure out how to adjust the mirrors and how to put it in Drive. UGH! When I asked him where the nearest charging station was he replied, "I don't know but I hear there's one at the Wawa station at the corner of Honore and Clark." I think Hertz is crazy to rent a Tesla without any instructions. I almost got rear-ended the first time I took my foot off the accelerator. They slow down so fast it's as if you're applying the brakes hard.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Loved the car! Brand new….only 3500 miles on it. 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Very smooth riding car! Would rent from Hertz again!

1 out of 30

Dollar

7.0

Good

69 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Feb 2023

Car was not the one I selected and was beat up.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

When I went to pick up the rental, I was told my reservation had been cancelled. They didn't know who nor when, so I couldn't pickup the vehicle.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Being charged twice, once online, and then again at counter, was discouraging, and deceptive. I will not use Kayak again for car rental.

8.0

Very Good|May 2022

All good except car smelled like smoke

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2022

Pickup was a bit slow, as it was Easter Sunday and the Dollar and Thrifty desks were closed, and I had to queue up at Hertz. Otherwise, the service was fine. The car was OK, but could have had more baggage space behind the third row of seats.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Quick pickup. They actually had a car for me. Easy drop off. Car was nice and clean.

1 out of 23

Payless

6.8

Okay

44 reviews•1 location

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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.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Hour wait in line for pickup

1 out of 15

Avis

6.4

Okay

45 reviews•3 locations

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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

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Nice car.Cost more than last year.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

I booked through Kayak and got a call from Avis an hour before my rental letting me know that there were no cars available.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

I loved the customer service, (Sarasota) it’s efficient and amiability make it easygoing my process.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

The location did not have a full sized as reserved, they said we were upgraded to a small suv which seemed like a downgrade. The car wasn’t cleaned. But on the bright side we were comped for gas

1 out of 15

Alamo

31 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|May 2017

No automatic locks. I had to use a key to open the car door.

8.8

Very Good|May 2017

Car was clean and new. Pickup and drop off were easy.

Charged me for 7 gallons of gas after I returned it with a full tank. They refunded the charge after I complained, but I don't see how it was applied in the first place. I had filled up 2 minutes from the drop off location.

9.6

Wonderful|May 2017

Car was in second lot and hard to find - some specific directions about the space numbers would have been helpful, maybe even a map.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

We upgraded and extended our rental. The guy at the airport couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. Upgraded us to a 2026 Suburban and only charges us for a regular minivan. Being a family of 5 this was very helpful.

5.6

Fair|May 2017

Car was fine. Very small gas tank, though.

According to Kayak, I was supposed to be charged an agreed-upon amount from March 29 through April 30. However, Alamo charged me for a one-month rental at the rate I had been quoted for the entire period and then tacked on an additional fee for the remaining 2 days.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2017

Very easy drop off.

1 out of 11