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Cheap Car Rentals in Sarasota from C$ 52

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Sarasota with a pick-up date of 16/1 and drop-off date of 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Sarasota car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sarasota. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.29

Average price per day

C$ 61

Cheapest price per day

C$ 52

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 17 December 2024.

January

C$ 61

February

C$ 76

March

C$ 86

April

C$ 68

May

C$ 66

June

C$ 68

July

C$ 75

August

C$ 64

September

C$ 54

October

C$ 72

November

C$ 76

December

C$ 78

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

Popular car types in Sarasota

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Sarasota and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

There are currently 22 rental locations operating in Sarasota spread across 11 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Sarasota is SUV at C$ 52 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 53+

Compact

Compact

C$ 56+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 58+

Standard

Standard

C$ 61+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 82+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 79+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 74+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 70+

Compare available car types for rental in Sarasota

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 17 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 41 - C$ 76

All Car Types

C$ 51 - C$ 87

To rent a small car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 63/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 76/day). In fact, September is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a small car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 69/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 88/day). In fact, September is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 85/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 134/day). In fact, September is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a large car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 73/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 97/day). In fact, September is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a SUV is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 134/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 341/day). In fact, September is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 53/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 118/day). In fact, November is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a luxury car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sarasota luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Sarasota, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 95/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Sarasota, the United States (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 131/day). In fact, June is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Sarasota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sarasota, renting a convertible is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda FitC$ 53/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Nissan VersaC$ 54/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Kia RioC$ 56/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 December 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Sarasota, including Budget, Hertz and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

7.4
Good
109 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
63 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Avis

6.3
Okay
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
25 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Thrifty

7.6
Good
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.8

Dollar

6.9
Okay
28 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Best Sarasota car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Sarasota. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Sarasota with an average daily rate of C$ 66. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Sarasota area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Jeep PatriotC$ 52/day
5
M
A/C
Jeep Patriot
Toyota YarisC$ 53/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Chevrolet SparkC$ 54/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Sarasota?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 61/day when booking a rental car in Sarasota. The best deal a user found was for C$ 36/day from Thrifty, booked on Dec. 16.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Sarasota?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Sarasota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (C$ 52/day), Budget (C$ 58/day), and Avis (C$ 58/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), Thrifty (7.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Sarasota.

  • What are gas prices like in Sarasota?

    The average gas price in Sarasota is C$ 1.29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 83 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sarasota for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Sarasota. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 386 per week.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Sarasota it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 23%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sarasota?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sarasota however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sarasota for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Thrifty can potentially be 44% below the average car rental price in Sarasota. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Sarasota is on average C$ 1,653 a month or C$ 55 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Sarasota car rental.

  • How much is a car rental in Sarasota for a weekend?

    C$ 65 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Sarasota. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate SUV car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 91 per day.

  • What car do most people rent in Sarasota?

    Chevrolet Malibu, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to rent at Sarasota according to Cheapflights users.

Luxury car rentals in Sarasota

Find luxury car rental deals in Sarasota from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Sarasota cost an average of C$ 131 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within Sarasota. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Chrysler 300C$ 74/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300C$ 92/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Audi A4C$ 92/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4

Van rentals in Sarasota

Find van rental deals in Sarasota from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Sarasota cost an average of C$ 150 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the Sarasota area. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Toyota SiennaC$ 95/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Chrysler PacificaC$ 95/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler Pacifica
Toyota SiennaC$ 101/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in Sarasota

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sarasota. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Sarasota. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sarasota. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 36+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 36+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 74+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 43+

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