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 Bridge Street Bistro (111 Gulf Dr S) are great picks.

When to visit Bradenton Beach

Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bradenton Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 24m.

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 $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $9 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bradenton Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. 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 24m.

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 $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $9 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bradenton Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. 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 (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bradenton Beach

Average rates range from around $392 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 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, 248 reviews)
$282+
Kompose Boutique Hotel Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 7638 reviews)
$87+
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 174 reviews)
$624+
Lido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1253 reviews)
$355+
Pelican Post at Anna Maria Island Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 226 reviews)
$392+
Tropic Isle At Anna Maria Island Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 223 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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bradenton Beach, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bradenton Beach, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.