Siesta Key travel guide

Siesta Key Tourism | Siesta Key Guide

You're Going to Love Siesta Key

With a population of 6,565, Siesta Key is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Siesta Key

If you’re looking for affordable options, eat here - Siesta Key (240 Avenida Madera) and Clayton's Siesta Grille (1256 Old Stickney Point Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Siesta Key

Siesta Key in August
Estimated hotel price
€179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siesta Key in August
Estimated hotel price
€179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Siesta Key

Plane

When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Siesta Key from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 182 km from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siesta Key, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Siesta Key takes 113 km and will cost you around €59. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about €37 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

When flying to Siesta Key, you’ll arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Siesta Key from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 14h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Siesta Key is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 182 km from Siesta Key. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siesta Key, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Tampa, the bus ride to Siesta Key takes 113 km and will cost you around €59. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about €37 for a journey of 113 km.

Airlines serving Siesta Key

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Siesta Key

Average rates range from around €305 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €499 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siesta Key

Most booked hotels in Siesta Key

Captiva Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€176+
Lido Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€348+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€543+
Turtle Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€305+
The Westin Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€232+
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€150+

Hiring a car in Siesta Key

Expect to pay €0.91 per litre in Siesta Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €10.83 and €14.44. The most frequently booked car type in Siesta Key is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.91 per litre in Siesta Key (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €10.83 and €14.44. The most frequently booked car type in Siesta Key is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.