Bradenton Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bradenton Beach

With a population of 1,171, Bradenton Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradenton Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bradenton Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, French Table - Bradenton Beach (103 Gulf Dr N) and Blue Marlin - Bradenton Beach (121 Bridge St) are great picks.

When to visit Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bradenton Beach

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bradenton Beach, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bradenton Beach include Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bradenton Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bradenton Beach. The train journey from Bradenton Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bradenton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 109 miles from Bradenton Beach. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradenton Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Bradenton Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Bradenton Beach

Airlines serving Bradenton Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bradenton Beach

Average rates range from around $390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bradenton Beach

Most booked hotels in Bradenton Beach

Queen's Gate Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9, 250 reviews)
$282+
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7651 reviews)
$106+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 176 reviews)
$624+
Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1267 reviews)
$355+
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 226 reviews)
$429+
Tropic Isle At Anna Maria Island Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 224 reviews)
$376+

Renting a car in Bradenton Beach

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Bradenton Beach is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bradenton Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Bradenton Beach is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.